Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR11WA127

Aircraft #1

VH-HFH

ROBINSON R44

Factual Information

On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a passenger were killed. The second pilot was seriously injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Level 2 West, 62 Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Australia 2601 PO Box 967, Civic Square, Canberra ACT, Australia 2608 Phone: +(61) 2 6257-4150 Fax: +(61) 2 6274-6434 www.atsb.gov.au

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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