It has been reported that the helicopter’s tail rotor clipped a tree resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.  The pilot was fatally injured – and named here as Jeff Dean

Date:

28 May, 2015

Reg:

VH-HRW

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

0901

Location:

near Kilmorey Falls, Queensland - 100km N of Mitchell

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

1

Operator:

Maranoa-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-055.aspx

Link:

http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/pilot-dead-in-mitchell-chopper-crash/2733713.aspx

Link:

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/pilot-dies-helicopter-crash-western-downs/2654993/