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February 4, 2012 · Robinson R44 II · VH-COK
Nowra, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Nowra, AU
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
VH-COK
Operator
Bankstown Helicopters Pty
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR12WA094
On February 4, 2012, at 1555 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registry VH-COK, collided with terrain near Nowra Aerodrome, NSW, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Bankstown Helicopters PTY Limited, of Georges Hall, NSW, Australia, under the pertinent provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The helicotper was destroyed in the collision sequence and the two occupants sustained fatal injuries. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). This report contains only the information released by the ATSB. For further information, contact the ATSB at: Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Australia Phone 61 2 6257 4150 Web: www.atsb.gov.au
Full Narrative
On February 4, 2012, at 1555 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registry VH-COK, collided with terrain near Nowra Aerodrome, NSW, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Bankstown Helicopters PTY Limited, of Georges Hall, NSW, Australia, under the pertinent provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The helicotper was destroyed in the collision sequence and the two occupants sustained fatal injuries. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). This report contains only the information released by the ATSB. For further information, contact the ATSB at: Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Australia Phone 61 2 6257 4150 Web: www.atsb.gov.au
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberVH-COK
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBankstown Helicopters Pty
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0