Accident Overview
On October 3, 2012, at approximately 1100 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R-22 Beta helicopter, registered as VH-LLF, collided with the side of a canyon near the Halls Creek Aerodrome in Australia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the impact, and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted under the pertinent civil aviation regulations of Australia. No further details regarding the purpose of the flight or the pilot's experience have been released by the investigative authority.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia, specifically the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). As of the release of this information, the ATSB has not issued a probable cause statement. This report contains only information made publicly available by the Australian authorities.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Robinson R-22 Beta, a light two-bladed rotorcraft commonly used for training and personal transportation. The registration VH-LLF was assigned by the Australian civil aviation registry.