ROBINSON R44 - UNDESIGNAT
Timber Creek, Australia — June 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15WA188 |
| Event ID | 20150617X13043 |
| Location | Timber Creek, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -16.51805, 129.39500 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 - UNDESIGNAT |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On June 14, 2015, at 1100 local time, a Robinson R44, VH-KJJ, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulation of the government of Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, 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.