VH-KJJ

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44 - UNDESIGNATS/N: 1558

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 14, 2015
NTSB Number
WPR15WA188
Location
Timber Creek, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20150617X13043
Coordinates
-16.518054, 129.395004
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-KJJ
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1558
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 - UNDESIGNATR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On June 14, 2015, at 1100 local time, a Robinson R44, VH-KJJ, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulation of the government of Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally 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)

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# WPR15WA188