Robinson R44 accident near Plutonic Aero., Australia, AU
On September 3, 2011, a Robinson R44 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Plutonic Aero., Australia, AU. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- September 3, 2011
- Place
- Plutonic Aero., Australia, AU
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 24.867°S, 119.050°E
- NTSB ID
- 20110906X85417
NTSB summary
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
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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.
