Accidents Australia

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21-Jul-11 VH-LAG Eurocopter AS332 Wadeye, Australia

While taxiing at Port Keats airport, the helicopter collided with a light pole and rolled onto its side. The crew, passengers and a person on the ground sustained minor injuries.... Read more

20-Jun-11 Bell 206 Innisfail, Australia

Helicopter involved in agricultural work.  Wire strike took out electricity in East Palmerston.  Initial reports sketch as to whether wires were cause or effect... Read more

12-Jun-11 Westland Sea King Mk.50 Garden Island, Australia

Precautionary landing.   Aircraft shut down without further incident in accordance with standard emergency procedures.   No personnel were injured during the incident.  Being investigated by maintenance personnel from 817 Squadron.... Read more

03-Jun-11 VH-XAA Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS Mount Coree, Australia

During a flight with two occupants on board, the helicopter collided with terrain and minor injuries were sustained. They activated a search beacon and were picked up by the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter... Read more

01-Jun-11 VH-BHU Bell 206 Whyanbeel, Australia

Four injured after helicopter hit powerlines and crashed into a field.  Onboard were a charter pilot, two Queensland government employees and a Cairns Regional Council employee who were conducting aerial surveys of the area.... Read more

13-May-11 VH-XXW Eurocopter AS350B3 Bankstown, Australia

Type not confirmed, crashed and burst into flames.  A NSW Ambulance spokesman said the pilot, Peter Woodland (aged 64), managed to escape from the helicopter before it burst into flames.... Read more

09-May-11 VH-DSD Robinson R22 Julia Creek, Australia (1F)

1 fatality.  Mustering accident, according to Queensland Fire & Rescue.  Official report here... Read more

04-May-11 Bell B206 Forrest Beach, Australia

Clipped powerlines while crop spraying.  Pilot has electrical burns to his thighs... Read more

24-Apr-11 VH-RUR Robinson R44 Batemans Bay, Australia (1F)

R44 ditched into the sea about 40m offshore.  The 72-year-old pilot was pulled from the water unhurt. His 70-year-old wife died.... Read more

02-Apr-11 VH-HXB Robinson R44 Sydney, Australia

The helicopter entered controlled airspace without clearance. When queried by ATC, the pilot reported uncertainty concerning the helicopter’s position due to being VFR on top of unbroken cloud.... Read more

02-Apr-11 VH-HUL Robinson R44 Maitland, Australia

During takeoff, the helicopter struck a powerline... Read more

14-Mar-11 Moura, Australia

AGL Action Rescue had been over Moura, en route to Rockhampton, when their aircraft experienced a hydraulics malfunction and they were forced to land at Moura sports oval.   (AGL operates BK117s VH-EHQ/VH-BKV, and Longranger VH-ZOW)... Read more

10-Mar-11 A17-001 Bell OH-58A Merrylands, Australia

Emergency landing on a playing field yesterday after indications of a possible engine fault... Read more

05-Mar-11 VH-SYB Eurocopter EC145 Lithgow, Australia

Warning light came on mid-air while transporting patient from Mudgee Hospital to Lithgow Hospital.  Emergency crews were in attendance for its arrival, which passed off without incident.  Helicopter checked over and returned to its base at Orange... Read more

04-Feb-11 VH-HFH Robinson R44 Cessnock, Australia (2F)

R44 burst into flames on impact.  Student pilot was taken to hospital in a critical condition with serious burns.  Instructor Ivor Durham, owner and director of Newcastle Helicopters, died along with 21-year old Sam Bateman.... Read more

26-Jan-11 VH-HFG Robinson R44 Knuckle Reef, Australia

Pilot used the helicopter’s flotation device and all four stayed on board until they were saved about one hour later.... Read more

03-Jan-11 VH-HOT Robinson R44 Cairns, Australia

30 minute tour flight with three Chinese passengers – The 34-year-old-pilot, a 40-year-old man, and two women, aged 36 and 46, were taken to Cairns Base Hospital.... Read more

30-Dec-10 VH-PUG Robinson R22 Emerald, Australia

Low level accident.  R22 ended up on its starboard side.  1 POB not seriously injured... Read more

13-Dec-10 VH-FDL Robinson R22 Georgetown, Australia

During the cruise, the engine failed. The pilot conducted a forced landing. The passenger received serious injuries and the helicopter was seriously damaged.... Read more

24-Nov-10 Sikorsky UH-60 Yass, Australia

An Army Black Hawk helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment, based at Townsville, Queensland, conducted an emergency landing near Yass... Read more

09-Nov-10 VH-TCG Robinson R22 Rolleston, Australia (1F)

Pilot Russell Parker, aged 39, died in this R22 accident while mustering cattle... Read more

12-Oct-10 Robinson R22 Torwood Station, Australia

Helicopter was involved in scouring the property to map mustering locations when the accident happened... Read more

10-Oct-10 VH-ROU Eurocopter AS350 Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Pilot encountered bad weather, became disoriented and gradually descended to impact point with trees. Location was close to mountain biker track and sorme passing riders raised the alarm... Read more

08-Dec-09 VH-LXC Eurocopter KB117B2 Orange, Australia

Firefighting operations. While in the vicinity of the drop point, BK117 VH-LXC‟s main rotor contacted the trailing edge of AS350 VH-NFO‟s vertical fin. There was light damage to the AS350 and there were no injuries... Read more

08-Dec-09 VH-NFO Eurocopter AS350B2 Orange, Australia

Firefighting operations. While in the vicinity of the drop point, BK117 VH-LXC‟s main rotor contacted the trailing edge of AS350 VH-NFO‟s vertical fin. There was light damage to the AS350 and there were no injuries... Read more

15-Aug-09 VH-NGL Elisport CH7 Windsor Downs, NSW, Australia (1F)

15-Aug-09 VH-NGL Elisport CH7 Windsor Downs, NSW, Australia... Read more

5-Aug-09 VH- bell B206 Kalkaringi, nt, Australia

5-Aug-09 VH- bell B206 Kalkaringi, nt, Australia... Read more

21-Jul-09 VH- Theodore, Qld, Australia

21-Jul-09 VH- Theodore, Qld, Australia... Read more

2-Jul-09 VH- Kimberley, Australia

2-Jul-09 VH- Kimberley, Australia... Read more

02-Jul-09 VH- Robinson R22 Coolangatta, NSW, Australia (1F)

2-Jul-09 VH- Robinson R22 Coolangatta, NSW, Australia... Read more

25-Jun-09 VH-HXO Robinson R22 120km from Paraburdoo, WA, Australia (1F)

25-Jun-09 VH-HXO Robinson R22 120km from Paraburdoo, WA, Australia... Read more

23-Jun-09 VH-CAP Bell B206 near Albury Aerodrome NSW, Australia

23-Jun-09 VH-CAP Bell B206 near Albury Aerodrome NSW, Australia... Read more

21-Jun-09 VH Robinson R22 Dundee Beach, Australia

21-Jun-09 VH Robinson R22 Dundee Beach, Australia... Read more

17-Jun-09 VH Robinson R22 Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia (1F)

17-Jun-09 VH Robinson R22 Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia... Read more

10-Jun-09 VH-JTI Bell B206 Dreamworld, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

10-Jun-09 VH-JTI Bell B206 Dreamworld, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia... Read more

05-May-09 VH-PHT Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia (1F)

5-May-09 VH-PHT Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia... Read more

05-May-09 VH-HCB Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia (1F)

5-May-09 VH-HCB Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia... Read more

3-May-09 VH-IDU Bell 47G.3B.1 Rolleston, Qld, Australia

3-May-09 VH-IDU Bell 47G.3B.1 Rolleston, Qld, Australia... Read more

20-Apr-09 VH-EZT Robinson R44 Langkoop, Vic, Australia (1F)

20-Apr-09 VH-EZT Robinson R44 Langkoop, Vic, Australia... Read more

2-Apr-09 VH-YDA Robinson R22 Whitsunday Coast Airport, Australia

2-Apr-09 VH-YDA Robinson R22 Whitsunday Coast Airport, Australia... Read more

20-Mar-09 VH-MES Robinson R44 Narooma, NSW, Australia

20-Mar-09 VH-MES Robinson R44 Narooma, NSW, Australia... Read more

14-Mar-09 VH- AgustaWestland AW139 Children's Hospital, Westmead, Australia

14-Mar-09 VH- AgustaWestland AW139 Children's Hospital, Westmead, Australia... Read more

2-Feb-09 VH-ESH AgustaWestland AW139 Townsville 123 deg M 74 Km, Australia

2-Feb-09 VH-ESH AgustaWestland AW139 Townsville 123 deg M 74 Km, Australia... Read more

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