Accident Robinson R44 VH-HOU, Sunday 10 June 2012

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Date:	Sunday 10 June 2012
Time:	09:31
Type:	Robinson R44
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-HOU
MSN:	1673
Year of manufacture:	2007
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Maryvale, NT - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Survey
Departure airport:	Finke Desert, NT
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	ATSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The helicopter was seriously damaged following a loss of engine power near Maryvale. One of the passengers sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Accident investigation: