During the cruise, the crew observed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at about 1,000 ft above ground level. The UAV turned and tracked towards the helicopter and the helicopter crew took evasive action to avoid a collision.

Date:

22 March, 2014

Reg:

VH-WSR

Make:

Bell

Model:

B412

MSN:

36233

Location:

Newcastle, NSW

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-056.aspx

Link:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-26/rescue-chopper-pilot-says-drone-collision-could-have-been-disas/5345618