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| Date: | Wednesday 17 May 2017 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | Aussie Air Charter & Training |
| Registration: | VH-MNU |
| MSN: | 11964 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Moreton Island, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Moreton Island | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter underwent a hard landing on Moreton Island.
ATSB factual :
During aerial work, the helicopter collided with trees and subsequently with terrain. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/chopper-has-bad-landing-on-moreton-island-35537092.html
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/helicopter-in-emergency-landing-on-moreton-island/news-story/5dbb3c53ac1f07ffbd30218629a17808
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2017/aair/ao-2017-054/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-May-2017 08:36 | Pineapple | Added |
| 19-May-2017 05:58 | 3204Cedric | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Source, ] |
| 19-May-2017 06:20 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Cn, Nature, Destination airport, ] |
| 19-May-2017 06:23 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Narrative, ] |
| 19-May-2017 06:25 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Damage, ] |
| 20-May-2017 15:24 | Black Typhoon | Updated [Aircraft type, ] |
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