Accident Robinson R44 VH-YYF, Sunday 1 February 2015
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Date:Sunday 1 February 2015
Time:08:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44
Owner/operator:Blue Dog Helicopters Pty Ltd
Registration: VH-YYF
MSN: 2090
Year of manufacture:2010
Engine model:Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Near Hughenden Aerodrome (YHUG), Hughenden, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:YHUG
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Shortly after taking off, the aircraft lost altitude and collided with terrain.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: ATSB
Report number: AO-2015-014
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-014.aspx

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Revision history:

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