N173AC

Substantial
Minor

Sikorsky S64S/N: 64015

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 28, 2019
NTSB Number
WPR19WA147
Location
Mount Eliza, Australia
Event ID
20190516X72540
Coordinates
-37.685554, 146.154159
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
64015
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
S64S64
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2
Seats
3
FAA Model
S-64E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC
Address
2025 FLIGHTWAY DR
City
CHAMBLEE
State / Zip Code
GA 30341-3349
Country
United States

Analysis

On January 28, 2019, at 1956 local time, a Sikorsky S-64E, N173AC, sustained substantial damage after colliding into a pond near Mount Eliza, Australia. The pilot and two crewmembers were not injured.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes 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.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications)

(61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison)

E-mail:atsbasir@atsb.gov.au (Notifications)

ATSBInternationalReporting@atsb.gov.au (International liaison)

Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications)

(61) 26247-3117 (International liaison)

Website: http://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# WPR19WA147