What happened
On May 9, 2011, at 0440 UTC, a Robinson R22, registration VH-DSD, was engaged in a mustering operation near Julia Creek, Australia. The aircraft, operated by Versatile Helicopter Services, impacted the terrain during the mission. The flight was being conducted under the applicable Australian civil aviation regulations.
The impact resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter and 1 fatality involving the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft.