ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 308016
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| Date: | Wednesday 22 June 2022 |
| Time: | c. 10:00 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 188km NNE of Alice Springs, NT -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Ti Tree, NT |
| Mt Skinner Station, NT | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On 22 June 2022, the pilot of a Robinson R44 helicopter was conducting gravity survey work north of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. On board were the pilot and a geophysical field technician. The survey consisted of landing at 1 km intervals to collect data. At about 1000 local time, the pilot landed in an area of spinifex grass and the field technician disembarked the helicopter to carry out their survey tasks. The technician reported that, after setting up the equipment, they looked up and noticed flames under the helicopter.
It was reported that the helicopter’s engine bay was positioned close to an area of dry spinifex and the heat from the engine’s exhaust ignited the grass. The ensuing fire spread very quickly, engulfing the helicopter. The pilot vacated the aircraft and sustained minor burns to their leg while attempting to retrieve a satellite phone on board. The helicopter was destroyed in the fire.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/occurrence-briefs/2022/aviation/ground-fire-involving-robinson-r44-188-km-north-north-east-alice-springs-northern-territory-22-june-2022
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