During aerial work, the helicopter collided with trees and subsequently with terrain. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Date:

17 May, 2017

Reg:

VH-MNU

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

11964

Location:

near Bulwer, Moreton Island, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2017/aair/ao-2017-054/

Link:

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/chopper-has-bad-landing-on-moreton-island/news-story/30920e855f9f39e6b4b24451997d414e

Link:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/helicopter-in-emergency-landing-on-moreton-island/news-story/5dbb3c53ac1f07ffbd30218629a17808