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17-Feb-13 VH-VDC Enstrom 480B Trida, Australia
Crop spraying helicopter hit powerlines and crashed.
Tags: Agricultural, Australia, Civil, Safety
15-Feb-13 VH-VSA Eurocopter BK117B2 Port Pirie, Australia
Emergency landing after mechanical issues
Tags: Australia, BK117, Civil, EMS, Eurocopter, Safety
07-Feb-13 VH-EWM Eurocopter AS350B2 Hobart, Australia
Firefighting helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Helicopter was contracted to Tasmania Fire Service
Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter, Firefighting, Safety, Webb Helicopters
19-Jan-13 VH-ZMN Bell 206B Baskerville, Australia
During low-level aerial filming operations, the helicopter rotated quickly to the right and descended. The pilot made an emergency landing on the sloping terrain. The helicopter rolled over and was subtantially damaged with minor injuries to the occupants.
Tags: Australia, B206, Bell, Civil, ENG, Heliwest, Safety
14-Jan-13 Yo Yo Park, Australia
Crashed into a dam near Yo Yo Park airfield, Queensland. Airlifted to hospital in Brisbane. Pilot has burns to his body and face
Tags: Australia, Civil, Safety
09-Dec-12 VH-WOH Robinson R44 Mudgee, Australia (1F)
Crashed during crop spraying operations. Sole occupant pilot killed.
Tags: Agricultural, Australia, Civil, Fatal, R44, Robinson, Safety
06-Nov-12 Port Macquarie, Australia
A water-bombing helicopter has mistakenly sprayed partially treated sewage onto firefighters battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Firefighting, Safety
04-Nov-12 Eurocopter Tiger Cultana, Australia
A third "fumes in the cockpit" situation, repeating incidents from May and June
Tags: Australia, Australian Army, EC505, Eurocopter, Military, Safety
21-Oct-12 Derby, Australia (1F)
On a sightseeing tour flight, male passenger suddenly unfastened his seatbelt, opened the door and jumped from the aircraft - falling 500 feet to his death
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, Safety
03-Oct-12 VH-LLF Robinson R22 Halls Creek, Australia (1F)
Crashed on a cattle station half way between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, and two days later the press reported that the pilot's body remains trapped in the wreckage underwater in a remote gorge.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, R22, Robinson, Safety
19-Aug-12 VH-JWJ Hughes 500C Kongwak, Australia
Kawasaki-built 500C crashed in open field, main rotor having cut tail boom. 69-year-old pilot and a 43-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries but managed to walk to a nearby home to raise the alarm
Tags: Australia, Civil, MD Helicopters, MD500C, Safety
25-Jun-12 Eurocopter Tiger Shoalwater Bay, Australia
Fumes in the cockpit - led to fleet grounding (for second time)
Tags: Australia, Australian Army, EC505, Eurocopter, Military, Safety
19-Jun-12 VH-HEB Eurocopter AS350 Charra, Australia
During the cruise, the pilot and passenger detected fuel fumes in the cockpit and conducted a precautionary landing. After landing, the helicopter caught fire and was destroyed. Pilot named as Barry Thompson (52) and passenger aged 23
Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter, Safety
29-May-12 AgustaWestland AW139 Cooroy, Australia
Rescue helicopter made emergency landing at night using NVG after indications of a major hydraulic failure during an EMS flight, with patient on board. Patient moved to second helicopter (BK117 VH-EHQ) to reach hospital
Tags: AgustaWestland, Australia, AW139, Civil, EMQ, Safety
16-May-12 Eurocopter Tiger Australia
Fumes in the cockpit - led to fleet grounding.
Tags: Australia, Australian Army, EC505, Eurocopter, Military, Safety
20-Apr-12 Eromanga, Australia (1F)
Police reported "A man believed to be in his 50’s has died when the single seat experimental helicopter he was operating crashed on a property north of Eromanga". Helicopter type may be a Masquito. Another report noted he was mustering at the time.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, Safety
08-Mar-12 Tamworth, Australia
Agricultural operations - helicopter hit powerlines
Tags: Agricultural, Australia, Civil, Safety
19-Jan-12 Forrestdale Lakes, Australia
Crime Reporter for ABC News Perth reported this on Twitter "Helicopter pilot makes emergency landing in paddock near Forrestdale Lakes. All on board safe. #perthnews"
Tags: Australia, Civil, Safety
24-Dec-11 VH-SYZ AgustaWestland AW139 Carrington Falls, Australia (1F)
During winch operations, something occurred at the bottom of the line which has necessitated the cutting of the winch line and releasing it from the helicopter. As a result, paramedic Michael Wilson on the end of the line received injuries from which he died. No implication on the helicopter itself, more about the environment.
Tags: AgustaWestland, Australia, AW139, Civil, Fatal, Safety
14-Dec-11 VH-VSA Eurocopter BK117 Port Pirie, Australia
Emergency single-engine landing after chip light illuminated. Aircraft was en route to pick up patient.
Tags: Australia, Australian Helicopters, BK117, Civil, Eurocopter, Safety
30-Nov-11 A25-204 Sikorsky UH-60 Thornleigh, Australia
We are receiving initial reports of a Black Hawk making an emergency landing in Headen Park on the northern outskirts of Sydney. It was en route to Newcastle when a warning light came on. No damage, no injuries
Tags: Australia, Military, Royal Australian Army, Sikorsky, UH-60
29-Nov-11 VH-EQG CHR Safari Ayr, Australia
Two critically injured in crash of amateur-construction Safari helicopter. Rescuers had to pull pilot/owner Neville Walker from the wreckage after he suffered a heart attack.
Tags: Australia, Canadian Home Rotors, Civil, Safari
27-Nov-11 VH-RKN Robinson R22 El Questro, Australia
During an approach to land, the low RPM light and warning horn activated and the helicopter made a hard landing.
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
07-Nov-11 VH-CME Robinson R22 Julia Creek, Australia
During mustering operations, the main rotor blade struck the ground resulting in the helicopter coming to rest on its side.
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
29-Sep-11 VH-RTB Robinson R22 Maningrida, Australia
During aerial mustering, the helicopter's tail rotor collided with a tree and the helicopter landed heavily. The helicopter sustained serious damage.
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
08-Sep-11 VH-RDU Eurocopter AS350B Shoalwater Bay, Australia (2F)
The helicopter was reported by a passenger to have crashed while conducting a communications tower maintenance task. The police have advised that of the 3 POB there are two deceased and one injured.
Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter, Fatal, Heli Charters Australia
03-Sep-11 VH-HCA Robinson R44 Newman, Australia (1F)
The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received minor injuries. The helicopter was destroyed. Pilot reported as Matthew Charles Wilson, 37, and his 23-year-old male passenger, an Irish backpacker working for a survey company, was seriously injured
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, R44, Robinson
18-Aug-11 VH-NTV Eurocopter AS355F2 Lake Eyre, Australia (3F)
Night take-off in helicopter VFR equipped. Ground impact and ensuing fire left very few pieces. The helicopter was carrying experienced journalist Paul Lockyer, cameraman John Bean, and pilot Gary Ticehurst.
Tags: AS355, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter, Fatal
28-Jul-11 VH-ZWC Robinson R44 Darwin, Australia
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.
Tags: Airbourne Solutions, Australia, Civil, R44, Robinson
27-Jul-11 VH-YOL Robinson R22 Fitzroy Crossing, Australia (1F)
48-year-old Jill Jenyns was believed to be returning from mustering cattle when she crashed fatally into a sand hill on a trip from Big Rock Dam to her homestead at Brooking Springs Station near Fitzroy Crossing.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, R22, Robinson
21-Jul-11 Eurocopter Tiger Rockhampton, Australia
Helicopter attacked by peace activist while parked at Rockhampton Airport. See also our story here
Tags: Australia, EC505, Eurocopter, Military, Royal Australian Army
21-Jul-11 VH-LAG Eurocopter AS332 Wadeye, Australia
While taxiing at Port Keats airport, the helicopter collided with a light pole and rolled onto its side. The crew, passengers and a person on the ground sustained minor injuries.
Tags: AS332, Australia, CHC Australia, Civil, Eurocopter
20-Jun-11 Bell 206 Innisfail, Australia
Helicopter involved in agricultural work. Wire strike took out electricity in East Palmerston. Initial reports sketch as to whether wires were cause or effect
Tags: Australia, B206, Bell, Civil
12-Jun-11 Westland Sea King Mk.50 Garden Island, Australia
Precautionary landing. Aircraft shut down without further incident in accordance with standard emergency procedures. No personnel were injured during the incident. Being investigated by maintenance personnel from 817 Squadron.
Tags: Australia, Military, Royal Australian Navy, S61, Sikorsky
03-Jun-11 VH-XAA Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS Mount Coree, Australia
During a flight with two occupants on board, the helicopter collided with terrain and minor injuries were sustained. They activated a search beacon and were picked up by the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter
Tags: Australia, Civil, MD Helicopters, MD500
01-Jun-11 VH-BHU Bell 206 Whyanbeel, Australia
Four injured after helicopter hit powerlines and crashed into a field. Onboard were a charter pilot, two Queensland government employees and a Cairns Regional Council employee who were conducting aerial surveys of the area.
13-May-11 VH-XXW Eurocopter AS350B3 Bankstown, Australia
Type not confirmed, crashed and burst into flames. A NSW Ambulance spokesman said the pilot, Peter Woodland (aged 64), managed to escape from the helicopter before it burst into flames.
Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter
04-May-11 Bell B206 Forrest Beach, Australia
Clipped powerlines while crop spraying. Pilot has electrical burns to his thighs
Tags: Australia, B206, Bell, Civil
02-Apr-11 VH-HXB Robinson R44 Sydney, Australia
The helicopter entered controlled airspace without clearance. When queried by ATC, the pilot reported uncertainty concerning the helicopter's position due to being VFR on top of unbroken cloud.
Tags: Australia, Civil, R44, Robinson
02-Apr-11 VH-HUL Robinson R44 Maitland, Australia
During takeoff, the helicopter struck a powerline
Tags: Australia, Civil, R44, Robinson
14-Mar-11 Moura, Australia
AGL Action Rescue had been over Moura, en route to Rockhampton, when their aircraft experienced a hydraulics malfunction and they were forced to land at Moura sports oval. (AGL operates BK117s VH-EHQ/VH-BKV, and Longranger VH-ZOW)
10-Mar-11 A17-001 Bell OH-58A Merrylands, Australia
Emergency landing on a playing field yesterday after indications of a possible engine fault
Tags: Australia, Australian Army, Bell, Military, OH-58
05-Mar-11 VH-SYB Eurocopter EC145 Lithgow, Australia
Warning light came on mid-air while transporting patient from Mudgee Hospital to Lithgow Hospital. Emergency crews were in attendance for its arrival, which passed off without incident. Helicopter checked over and returned to its base at Orange
Tags: Australia, CHC Australia, Civil, EC145, Eurocopter
04-Feb-11 VH-HFH Robinson R44 Cessnock, Australia (2F)
R44 burst into flames on impact. Student pilot was taken to hospital in a critical condition with serious burns. Instructor Ivor Durham, owner and director of Newcastle Helicopters, died along with 21-year old Sam Bateman.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Fatal, Newcastle Helicopters, R44, Robinson
03-Jan-11 VH-HOT Robinson R44 Cairns, Australia
30 minute tour flight with three Chinese passengers - The 34-year-old-pilot, a 40-year-old man, and two women, aged 36 and 46, were taken to Cairns Base Hospital.
Tags: Australia, Civil, Heli Charters Australia, R44, Robinson
30-Dec-10 VH-PUG Robinson R22 Emerald, Australia
Low level accident. R22 ended up on its starboard side. 1 POB not seriously injured
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
13-Dec-10 VH-FDL Robinson R22 Georgetown, Australia
During the cruise, the engine failed. The pilot conducted a forced landing. The passenger received serious injuries and the helicopter was seriously damaged.
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
24-Nov-10 Sikorsky UH-60 Yass, Australia
An Army Black Hawk helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment, based at Townsville, Queensland, conducted an emergency landing near Yass
Tags: Australia, Military, Royal Australian Army, Sikorsky, UH-60
12-Oct-10 Robinson R22 Torwood Station, Australia
Helicopter was involved in scouring the property to map mustering locations when the accident happened
Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson
10-Oct-10 VH-ROU Eurocopter AS350 Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Pilot encountered bad weather, became disoriented and gradually descended to impact point with trees. Location was close to mountain biker track and sorme passing riders raised the alarm
Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter