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August 18, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II II · VH-LGN

Darwin Aerodrome, AU

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Darwin Aerodrome, AU
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II II
Tail Number
VH-LGN
Operator
Helibrook Pty
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR17WA203

On August 18, 2017, at 1400 local time, a Robinson R44 II, VH-LGN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The pilot reported that during a descending turn at about 50 knots, the helicopter began to vibrate. He attempted to level out and the vibration became worse. He initiated a forced landing 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) 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Tel: +612 6274 7439 www.atsb.gov.au

Full Narrative

On August 18, 2017, at 1400 local time, a Robinson R44 II, VH-LGN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The pilot reported that during a descending turn at about 50 knots, the helicopter began to vibrate. He attempted to level out and the vibration became worse. He initiated a forced landing 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) 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Tel: +612 6274 7439 www.atsb.gov.au

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II II
Tail NumberVH-LGN
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelibrook Pty
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data