VH-NBYROBINSON R442020-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 2544

Summary

On July 04, 2020, a Robinson R44 (VH-NBY) was involved in an accident near Broome Aerodrome, AS. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Australia.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20WA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-NBY.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 4, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20WA210
Location
Broome Aerodrome, Australia
Event ID
20200707X11331
Coordinates
-17.949722, 122.231109
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
2544
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Australia.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20WA210