ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R44 II
Darwin Aerodrome — August 18, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR17WA203 |
| Event ID | 20170914X31911 |
| Location | Darwin Aerodrome |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -12.41167, 130.87056 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 18, 2017, at 1400 local time, a Robinson R44 II, VH-LGN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot and three passengers were not injured.
The pilot reported that during a descending turn at about 50 knots, the helicopter began to vibrate. He attempted to level out and the vibration became worse. He initiated a forced landing
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)
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Tel: +612 6274 7439
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.