ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246423
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| Date: | Tuesday 22 December 2020 |
| Time: | 10:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | County Helicopters |
| Registration: | VH-HOB |
| MSN: | 10801 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 13km NE of Clare, SA -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter had been engaged in agricultural spraying operations when the pilot heard a loud bang emanate from the rear of the aircraft. A witness located at a refuelling vehicle adjacent to the intended landing site also heard the noise and observed the tail rotor ceased operating. The aircraft collided with the refuelling vehicle and was substantially damaged. Neither the pilot nor the witness were injured.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-064/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Jan-2021 09:27 | Pineapple | Added |
| 22-Feb-2021 17:43 | rudy | Updated |
| 22-Feb-2021 18:46 | rudy | Updated |
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