During the cruise the helicopter experienced vibration, followed by a loud bang. The pilot conducted an autorotation and contacted the ground heavily. The helicopter was substantially damaged. There were no reported injuries.

Date:

28 July, 2011

Reg:

VH-ZWC

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

11753

Location:

83 Km east of Darwin, NT

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Airbourne-Solutions

Link:

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/07/29/250201_ntnews.html

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-088.aspx