VH-TCGROBINSON R222010-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R22S/N: 3271

Summary

On November 09, 2010, a Robinson R22 (VH-TCG) was involved in an accident near Rolleston, Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On November 9, 2010, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22, VH-TCG, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain during a mustering operation near Rolleston, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was killed.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR11WA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-TCG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11WA043
Location
Rolleston, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20101110X42226
Coordinates
-24.633333, 148.233337
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
3271
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 9, 2010, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22, VH-TCG, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain during a mustering operation near Rolleston, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was killed.

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11WA043