The ATSB is investigating the near-collision with terrain involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJO, 25 km East of Goulburn, New South Wales, on 24 July 2020.
While conducting a single-pilot NVG EMS flight, the aircraft entered an uncommanded descent and drift. The aircraft was recovered in close proximity to obstacles and during the recovery, the helicopter sustained an over torque.
- Date
- July 24, 2020
- Reg
- VH-TJO
- Make
- Leonardo
- Model
- AW139
- MSN
- 31740
- Location
- 25 km East of Goulburn, New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Operator
- Helicorp
- Link 1
- https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-038/
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