Bell 206 accident near Dorrigo, Australia, AU
On December 9, 2009, a Bell 206 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Dorrigo, Australia, AU. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- December 9, 2009
- Place
- Dorrigo, Australia, AU
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 30.367°S, 152.733°E
- NTSB ID
- 20091214X24102
Official records · WPR10WA080
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
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
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
