VH-HBSRobinson R442006-02-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Robinson R44

Summary

On February 21, 2006, a Robinson R44 (VH-HBS) was involved in an accident near Gunpowder, AS. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX06WA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-HBS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
NTSB Number
LAX06WA121
Location
Gunpowder, Australia
Event ID
20060224X00229
Coordinates
-19.712499, 139.298339
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX06WA121