Incident Overview
On August 18, 2017, at 1400 local time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, registered as VH-LGN, was involved in a forced landing event near Darwin Aerodrome in Australia. The helicopter was being operated under the civil aviation regulations of the Australian government. The pilot and three passengers on board sustained no injuries.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report, the helicopter was in a descending turn at approximately 50 knots when it began to vibrate. The pilot attempted to level the aircraft, but the vibrations intensified. Subsequently, the pilot executed a forced landing. The landing resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.
Investigation
The accident investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The information released in this report is limited to what was provided by the Australian authorities. Further details may be available from the ATSB.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Robinson R44 II, a light helicopter commonly used for private and commercial purposes. The specific registration VH-LGN was noted.