GARLICK UH1H
Boydtown — January 9, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 9, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Boydtown |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR20WA078 |
| Event ID | 20200124X61658 |
Aircraft
| Make | GARLICK |
| Model | UH1H |
| Registration # | VH-ONZ |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On January 9, 2020 about 1620 universal coordinated time, a Garlick Helicopters Inc., UH-1H helicopter, VH-ONZ, lost power and collided with water during an aerial fire control operation at Ben Boyd Reservoir, Boydtown, Merimbula, Australia. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.
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.