Accident Robinson R22 , Tuesday 22 November 2022
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Date:Tuesday 22 November 2022
Time:14:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:70 NM 169 degrees from Onslow Aerodrome, WA -   Australia
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
While in the hover during mustering operations, the helicopter lost tail rotor effectiveness and subsequently collided with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries.

Sources:

OA2022-04428

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