VH-HFH

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 0505

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 4, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11WA127
Location
Cessnock, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20110208X34642
Coordinates
-32.783332, 151.350006
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-HFH
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0505
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a passenger were killed. The second pilot was seriously injured.

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)

Level 2 West, 62 Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Australia 2601

PO Box 967, Civic Square, Canberra ACT, Australia 2608

Phone: +(61) 2 6257-4150

Fax: +(61) 2 6274-6434

www.atsb.gov.au

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11WA127