During cruise, the aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions while below the lowest safe altitude and the crew received a ground proximity warning system alert. The crew immediately conducted a climbing turn to avoid the terrain.

Date:

4 March, 2021

Reg:

VH-PVO

Make:

Leonardo

Model:

AW139

MSN:

31878

Location:

LaTrobe Valley Aerodrome, 337° T 44 km

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Starflight-Victoria

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-010/