Serious incident Kawasaki BK.117 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 310568
 
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Date:Friday 7 September 2012
Time:20:20
Type:Silhouette image of generic BK17 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Kawasaki BK.117
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Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: None
Category:Serious incident
Location:Princess Alexandra Hospital (HLS), W M 7Km, QLD -   Australia
Phase: En route
Nature:Ambulance
Departure airport:Toowoomba Hospital (YXTO)
Destination airport:Princess Alexandra Hospital (YPRI)
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the approach, a piece of medical equipment onboard the helicopter caught fire and the patient sustained a minor burn.

Sources:

ATSB OA2012-08876

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