ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R22 BETA near Halls Creek, Australia — 2014-08-25
- Date
- 2014-08-25
- Location
- Halls Creek, Australia, AU
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R22 BETA
- Registration
- VH-YPC
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 1
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On August 25, 2014, at 1743 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-YPC, collided with terrain during a ferry flight near Halls Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a postcrash fire 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