ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 122179
Last updated: 19 May 2013
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Date:09-MAY-2011
Time:14:40 EST
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Robinson R22 Beta II
Operator:Versatile Helicopter Services Pty. Ltd
Registration: VH-DSD
C/n / msn: 2638
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Substantial
Location:Julia Creek -   Australia
Phase: En route
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Initial reports suggest the crash involving a rotary aircraft occurred on private property via the Sedan Dip Road just after 2.30 this afternoon.
The pilot, who was conducting mustering operations, died at the scene.

Police says the area is isolated and no further details are available until investigations can continue tomorrow.

Sources:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=186885988026088


Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
09-May-2011 07:59 gerard57 Added
10-May-2011 01:20 RobertMB Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Damage, Narrative, Plane category, ]
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