ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 219703
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 December 2018 |
| Time: | 06:00 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gumlu, south of Townsville -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter engaged in spraying pesticides, collided with terrain. The pilot was not injured.
Sources:
https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/pilot-injured-in-helicopter-crash-in-whitsundays-20181219-p50n3z.html
ATSB OA2018-09026
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Dec-2018 06:18 | gerard57 | Added |
| 23-Jun-2023 18:01 | harro | Updated |
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