The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22, VH-HWJ, 90km S of McArthur River Mine, Northern Territory, on 12 November 2015.
While conducting aerial mustering operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
- Date
- November 12, 2015
- Reg
- VH-HWJ
- Make
- Robinson
- Model
- R22
- MSN
- 2930
- Location
- 90km S of McArthur River Mine, Northern Territory
- Country
- Australia
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Link 1
- http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-134/
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