1 fatality

14 Jun 2015: ROBINSON R44 - UNDESIGNAT — Timber Creek, Australia, Australia

Timber Creek, Australia, Australia

On 14 Jun 2015, a ROBINSON R44 - UNDESIGNAT UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Timber Creek, Australia, Australia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 14, 2015, a Robinson R44 helicopter (VH-KJJ) collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter substantially damaged.

Incident

On June 14, 2015, at approximately 1100 local time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, registration VH-KJJ, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

Aircraft and Operator

The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia. No further details regarding the operator have been released.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has jurisdiction over this occurrence. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information may be obtained from the ATSB at P.O. Box 967, Civic Square, Canberra A.C.T. 2608, Australia; telephone: +612 6274 6054; fax: +612 6274 6434; or online at www.atsb.gov.au.