Aerospatiale AS355 accident near Marree, Australia, AU
On August 18, 2011, an Aerospatiale AS355 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Marree, Australia, AU. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- August 18, 2011
- Place
- Marree, Australia, AU
- Aircraft
- Aerospatiale AS355 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 28.183°S, 137.667°E
- NTSB ID
- 20110822X24939
NTSB summary
On August 18, 2011, at 1008 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F2, VH-NTV, operated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Marree, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and consumed by a postaccident fire. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. 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
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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.
