Sikorsky S64
Mount Eliza, January 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mount Eliza |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -37.68555, 146.15416 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR19WA147 |
| Event ID | 20190516X72540 |
Aircraft
| Make | Sikorsky |
| Model | S64 |
| Registration # | N173AC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 129 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On January 28, 2019, at 1956 local time, a Sikorsky S-64E, N173AC, sustained substantial damage after colliding into a pond near Mount Eliza, Australia. The pilot and two crewmembers were not injured.
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
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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.