What happened
On September 3, 2011, at 0330 UTC, a Robinson R44, registration VH-HCA, was performing maneuvers near Plutonic Aerodrome, Australia, when it collided with terrain. The helicopter was being operated by the Wieland Helicopter Company under Australian civil regulations. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury.
The aircraft
The aircraft, VH-HCA, sustained substantial damage during the impact.