Firefighting helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.  Helicopter was contracted to Tasmania Fire Service

Date:

7 February, 2013

Reg:

VH-EWM

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

3800

Location:

31 km west of Hobart Airport, Tasmania

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Webb-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-026.aspx

Link:

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/1287929/fire-chopper-crashes/

Link:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/tas-firefighters-brace-for-heat-winds/story-e6frea7l-1226572508456