Aerospatiale AS350B collision with terrain near Rockhampton

No fatalities • Rockhampton, Australia, Australia

An Aerospatiale AS350BA helicopter crashed into terrain near Rockhampton, Australia, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On September 8, 2011, at 0203 UTC, an Aerospatiale AS350BA, registration VH-RDU, collided with terrain near Rockhampton, Australia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Of the three people on board the aircraft, there were 2 fatalities and 1 minor injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Sep 2011 AEROSPATIALE AS350 BA accident near Rockhampton, Australia, Australia?

An Aerospatiale AS350BA helicopter crashed into terrain near Rockhampton, Australia, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sep 2011 AEROSPATIALE AS350 BA accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Sep 2011 involved a AEROSPATIALE AS350 BA, operated by Heli Charters Pty Ltd, at Rockhampton, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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