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November 18, 2017 · Bell Helicopter 206B B · VH-SDZ
Emerald Aerodrome, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Emerald Aerodrome, AU
Aircraft
Bell Helicopter 206B B
Tail Number
VH-SDZ
Operator
Helistar Aviation Pty
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA038
On November 18, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-SDZ, rolled over following a precautionary landing near Emerald Aerodrome, Middlemount, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter, which was equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250 series turboshaft engine, sustained substantial damage and the two crewmembers were uninjured.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://www.atsb.gov.au/
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On November 18, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-SDZ, rolled over following a precautionary landing near Emerald Aerodrome, Middlemount, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter, which was equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250 series turboshaft engine, sustained substantial damage and the two crewmembers were uninjured.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://www.atsb.gov.au/
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Helicopter 206B B
Tail NumberVH-SDZ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelistar Aviation Pty
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce Ltd · 250-C20J · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0