ROBINSON R22 - BETA

Mitchell — May 28, 2015

Event Information

DateMay 28, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR15WA172
Event ID20150601X34243
LocationMitchell
CountryAS
Coordinates-25.47694, 148.12029
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR22 - BETA
CategoryHELI
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 28, 2015 about 1620 local time, a Robinson R-22 helicopter, Australian registration VH-HRW, collided with terrain near Mitchell, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was fatally injured.

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.

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