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September 22, 2018 · Bell 206 B · VH-HZO
Yarraden, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2018
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Yarraden, AU
Aircraft
Bell 206 B
Tail Number
VH-HZO
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA282
On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three passengers each received minor injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes 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.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications) (61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison) E-mail:atsbasir@atsb.gov.au (Notifications) ATSBInternationalReporting@atsb.gov.au (International liaison) Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications) (61) 26247-3117 (International liaison) Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Full Narrative
On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three passengers each received minor injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes 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.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications) (61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison) E-mail:atsbasir@atsb.gov.au (Notifications) ATSBInternationalReporting@atsb.gov.au (International liaison) Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications) (61) 26247-3117 (International liaison) Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberVH-HZO
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · Turboshaft
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0