A Bell 206 L-1 helicopter crashed into terrain during takeoff while performing an aerial survey near Dorrigo.
On December 9, 2009, at 1225 UTC, a Bell 206 L-1, registration VH-MJO, was departing for an aerial survey near Dorrigo, Australia. During the takeoff phase of flight, the helicopter collided with the terrain. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury.
The aircraft, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd, sustained substantial damage in the collision. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
No probable cause was provided in the source material.
A Bell 206 L-1 helicopter crashed into terrain during takeoff while performing an aerial survey near Dorrigo.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 9 Dec 2009 involved a BELL 206 L1, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd, at Dorrigo, Australia, Australia.
No probable cause was provided in the source material.
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