ROBINSON R44
Plutonic Aero., Australia, September 3, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Plutonic Aero., Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -24.86667, 119.05000 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR11WA438 |
| Event ID | 20110906X85417 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | VH-HCA |
| Operator | Wieland Helicopter Company |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 3, 2011, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Australia registry VH-HCA, collided with terrain while maneuvering near Plutonic Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Wieland Helicopter Company under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
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.