ROBINSON R22
Paraburdoo — June 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09WA296 |
| Event ID | 20090619X15708 |
| Location | Paraburdoo |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -22.95000, 116.60000 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R22 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On June 25, 2009 at 2230 local time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, Australia registry VH-HXO, collided with the ground near Paraburdoo, Western Australia. The helicopter was owned and operated by a private individual and was on a non-commercial cross country flight under the pertinent provisions of the Australian civilian aviation regulations. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The helicopter was destroyed in the ground collision sequence and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The flight had reportedly departed from Newman, Western Australia, and was enroute to Uaroo Station.
The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from he ATSB at:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Street address:
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: (02) 6257 4150
Fax: (02) 6247 3117
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PO Box 967
Civic Square ACT 2608
1800 020 616
Tel: (02) 6257 4150
Tel International: +61 2 6257 4150
Fax: (02) 6247 3117
Email: [email protected]
ABN: 86 267 354 017
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.