VH-HCA – ROBINSON R44 – 2011-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

On September 03, 2011, a Robinson R44 (VH-HCA) was involved in an accident near Plutonic Aero., Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR11WA438. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-HCA.