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December 9, 2009 · Bell 206 L1 · VH-MJO
Dorrigo, Australia, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Dorrigo, Australia, AU
Aircraft
Bell 206 L1
Tail Number
VH-MJO
Operator
Commercial Helicopters Pty
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10WA080
On December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot was seriously injured and a crew member was killed. The flight was departing at the time. 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) P.O. Box 967, civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434
Full Narrative
On December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot was seriously injured and a crew member was killed. The flight was departing at the time. 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) P.O. Box 967, civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 L1
Tail NumberVH-MJO
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCommercial Helicopters Pty
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250 C20 · Turboshaft · 435
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0