ROBINSON R44

Nowra — February 4, 2012

Event Information

DateFebruary 4, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR12WA094
Event ID20120206X51100
LocationNowra
CountryAS
Coordinates-34.80000, 150.63333
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR44
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On February 4, 2012, at 1555 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registry VH-COK, collided with terrain near Nowra Aerodrome, NSW, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Bankstown Helicopters PTY Limited, of Georges Hall, NSW, Australia, under the pertinent provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The helicotper was destroyed in the collision sequence and the two occupants sustained fatal injuries.

The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). This report contains only the information released by the ATSB. For further information, contact the ATSB at:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau
PO Box 967
Civic Square ACT 2608
Australia

Phone 61 2 6257 4150

Web: www.atsb.gov.au

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