In 2003, a Cessna 404 crashed at Jandakot Airport. On investigation, the ATSB found a replacement bush used in one of the engine fuel pumps and approved by AEA had seized, causing the engine to fail on takeoff. even though the Cessna 404 is designed to climb on one engine. The pilot had no option but to turn the plane around to attempt to make a safe landing on the runway, however the plane lost altitude and crashed into bushland. The pilot's quick actions saved the lives of 3 passengers. In order to recover costs and losses as a result of the accident, the families and employer of the victims are suing the Civil Aviation Safety Authority though AEA, as many of the other companies involved have since ceased trading.