During aerial photography work at low level, the helicopter ditched onto the edge of a reef. The occupants were uninjured and the helicopter sustained substantial damage.

Date:

31 July, 2013

Reg:

VH-SMI

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

MSN:

4271

Location:

7 km NE of Horn Island, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Cape-York-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-121.aspx

Link:

http://oi40.tinypic.com/2z57jwh.jpg