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.

Date:

2 April, 2011

Reg:

VH-HXB

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1368

Location:

46km west of Sydney Airport, NSW

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-047.aspx