ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R22 BETA
Borroloola, Australia — March 27, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA311 |
| Event ID | 20140724X12856 |
| Location | Borroloola, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R22 BETA |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On March 27, 2014, at 0900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HRX, collided with terrain near Borroloola, Australia during an aerial mustering flight. The helicopter was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
P.O. Box 967, Civic Square
Canberra A.C.T. 2608
Australia
Tel: +612 6274 6054
Fax: +612 6274 6434
www.atsb.gov.au
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.