ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 343369
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| Date: | Monday 7 August 2023 |
| Time: | c. 12:20 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Astro |
| Owner/operator: | Wellspring Rural Services Pty Ltd |
| Registration: | VH-HRB |
| MSN: | 0104 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1994 |
| Engine model: | Textron Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | about 180km NW of Borroloola, NT -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Limmen National Park, NT |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of a Robinson R44 Astro lost control during takeoff and subsequently collided with terrain in Limmen National Park, about 180km northwest of Borroloola, Northern Territory.
The pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries and the helicopter received substantial damage.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2023/report/ao-2023-037
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?search_api_fulltext=HRB
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/31760_1502589785.jpg (photo)
History of this aircraft
Ex VH-OBG
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Aug-2023 19:16 | harro | Added |
| 11-Aug-2023 20:36 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 06-Sep-2023 09:27 | harro | Updated |
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