Bell 206

Yarraden — September 22, 2018

Event Information

DateSeptember 22, 2018
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR18WA282
Event ID20190513X21922
LocationYarraden
CountryAS
Coordinates-14.31667, 143.31667
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeBell
Model206
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
None1
Total Injured3

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)

[email protected] (International liaison)

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.

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