ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386779
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| Date: | Sunday 14 April 2024 |
| Time: | c. 07:33 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger III |
| Owner/operator: | Remote Technical Services |
| Registration: | VH-VHC |
| MSN: | 3099 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Allison Gas Turbines 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 0.2 NM 225 degrees from Thursday Island, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Thurday Island QLD |
| Prince of Wales Island | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Bell 206B JetRanger III experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff from Thursday Island, Queensland, and the pilot conducted an autorotation into the water 0.2 NM 225 degrees from the island.
The pilot and two passengers were recovered with no reported injuries and the helicopter subsequently sank.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2024/report/ao-2024-012
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=VHC
https://www.planepictures.net/a/119/13/1356938984.jpg (photo)
History of this aircraft
Ex N3889Y
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Apr-2024 06:33 | ASN | Added |
| 22-Apr-2024 18:51 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Operator, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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