BELL 206
Dorrigo, Australia, December 9, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 9, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dorrigo, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -30.36667, 152.73334 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR10WA080 |
| Event ID | 20091214X24102 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | VH-MJO |
| Operator | Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot was seriously injured and a crew member was killed. The flight was departing at the time.
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
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.