ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 308126
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 November 2015 |
| Time: | 13:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Emu Springs (ALA), 279° T 44Km, NT -
 Australia
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During cruise, the helicopter struck a whistling kite. The pilot subsequently heard a loud bang and the helicopter entered an uncontrolled yaw. The pilot conducted a forced landing resulting in substantial damage.
Sources:
ATSB OA2015-04814
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