Pilot Debrief

AEROSPATIALE AS350 near Rockhampton, Australia — 2011-09-08

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Date
2011-09-08
Location
Rockhampton, Australia, AU
Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE AS350
Registration
VH-RDU
Category
Helicopter
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On September 8, 2011, at 0203 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale Industries AS-350BA, VH-RDU, collided with the terrain near Rockhampton, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Of the three occupants on board, two were fatally injured and one received minor injuries. The flight was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. 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

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Maneuvering

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