Bell 206
Yarraden — September 22, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 22, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR18WA282 |
| Event ID | 20190513X21922 |
| Location | Yarraden |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -14.31667, 143.31667 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Bell |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three passengers each received minor injuries.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes 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.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications)
(61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison)
E-mail:[email protected] (Notifications)
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Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications)
(61) 26247-3117 (International liaison)
Website: http://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.