After landing, the pilot and passenger disembarked from the helicopter and left the engine running. The helicopter subsequently lifted off with nobody at the controls, and collided with terrain. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Date:

11 February, 2015

Reg:

VH-APP

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

1070

Location:

54 km NNW Kalbarri Aerodrome, WA

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-017.aspx