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| Date: | Friday 24 January 2025 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-... |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brunette Downs, Barkley Tablelands, Northern Territory -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | Brunette Downs YBRU |
| Brunette Downs YBRU | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter was engaged in cattle mustering operations at Brunette Downs Station, Northern Territory
The pilot landed for the purpose of re-hydrating and lost control of the helicopter
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/occurrence-briefs/2025/aviation/loss-control-involving-robinson-r22-beta-near-brunette-downs-station-northern-territory-24-january-2025
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Apr-2025 08:00 | Petropavlovsk | Added |
| 28-Apr-2025 08:01 | ASN | Updated [Registration, Total fatalities, Plane category, Accident report, ] |
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