VH-HRX

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R22 BETAS/N: 4558

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 27, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14WA311
Location
Borroloola, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20140724X12856
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-HRX
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
4558
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On March 27, 2014, at 0900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HRX, collided with terrain near Borroloola, Australia during an aerial mustering flight. The helicopter was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot was seriously injured and 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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14WA311