Unmanned helicopter incident in Ballina, Australia

No fatalities • Ballina, Australia

The NTSB is assisting the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in an investigation regarding a Pulse Vapor 55 unmanned helicopter incident.

On September 28, 2016, an incident occurred involving a Pulse Vapor 55 unmanned helicopter in Ballina, Australia. The aircraft, registered as LHB270916, was the subject of an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ATSB's investigation, acting in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design for the unmanned helicopter. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.

Probable cause

No probable cause has been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Sep 2016 PULSE Vapor 55 accident near Ballina, Australia?

The NTSB is assisting the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in an investigation regarding a Pulse Vapor 55 unmanned helicopter incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Sep 2016 PULSE Vapor 55 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Sep 2016 involved a PULSE Vapor 55, at Ballina, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause has been determined.

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