ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 197085
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 August 2017 |
| Time: | 07:15 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | Cloncurry Mustering Company Pty Ltd |
| Registration: | VH-HGU |
| MSN: | 4335 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 7 km NW of Cloncurry, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Cloncurry Airport, QLD (CNJ/YCCY) |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter crashed while the pilot was mustering cattle 7 km north west of Cloncurry, Queensland at approximayte co ordinates Latitude: -20.608889, Longitude: 140.471111. The pilot (aged 40) died in the crash. During transit, the helicopter reportedly contacted power lines before colliding with terrain. Two investigators, with expertise in helicopter maintenance and operation, have deployed to the site and are expected to commence examination of the wreckage and accident site.The helicopter was destroyed in a Post-crash fire.
Updated: 15 August 2017
The ATSB has completed the on-site phase of the investigation into the in-flight break-up involving a Robinson R22 helicopter, registered VH-HGU, 7 km north-west of Cloncurry, Queensland on 2 August 2017. That phase included the:
- Examination of the aircraft wreckage
- Recovery of several electronic and navigational devices for further technical examination
- Conduct of a number of interviews.
The initial notification provided to the ATSB indicated that the helicopter had contacted power lines adjacent to the accident site. However, analysis of the available evidence, including photography of the power lines utilising a remotely piloted aircraft, did not indicate any contact between the helicopter and power lines.
The investigation is continuing and will examine the:
- Weather conditions at the time of the flight
- Aircraft maintenance records
- Pilot’s qualifications and experience
- Operator’s processes
- Recovered items.
28 March 2019: An ATSB safety notice suggests that a nut in the flying controls had in fact come loose.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-02/helicopter-crashes-near-cloncurry-powerlines/8766198
2. http://www.regosearch.com/aircraft/au/HGU
3. http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2017/aair/ao-2017-078/
4. http://www.helicoptersafety.com/pdf/ar2011004.pdf
5. https://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hgu-7-km.163572/
6. https://www.reddit.com/r/NTSB_database/comments/6tswzu/fatal1_08022017_robinson_helicopter_co_r22_beta/
7. https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/5979017/safety-notice-issued-from-brent-actons-helicopter-accident/?cs=4735
8. https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/safety-advisory-notice/ao-2017-078-san-001/
Media:
Cattle musterer dies after Robinson R22 chopper crashes into powerlines, Australiahttps://t.co/jzAseW1z7K via @ABCNews pic.twitter.com/iPeSWJ7Lwo
— Planes Of Legend (@PlanesOfLegend) 2 août 2017
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Aug-2017 07:14 | gerard57 | Added |
| 02-Aug-2017 07:50 | Pineapple | Updated [Registration, Cn, Operator, Source] |
| 02-Aug-2017 11:45 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Time, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 02-Aug-2017 11:48 | Aerossurance | Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Embed code] |
| 02-Aug-2017 11:51 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 02-Aug-2017 12:35 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Source] |
| 02-Aug-2017 17:16 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location] |
| 13-Aug-2018 15:30 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 28-Mar-2019 20:56 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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