After take-off, the helicopter lost lift and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured.

Date:

1 February, 2015

Reg:

VH-YYF

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

2090

Location:

near Hughenden Aerodrome (Warwombie Station), QLD

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Blue-Dog-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-014.aspx