UH-1H helicopter crash during fire control operation in Australia

No fatalities • Boydtown, Australia

A Garlick Helicopters Inc. helicopter crashed into water at Ben Boyd Reservoir following a loss of power.

What happened

On January 9, 2020, at approximately 1620 UTC, a UH-1H helicopter, registration VH-ONZ, was performing an aerial fire control operation at Ben Boyd Reservoir near Boydtown, Merimbula, Australia. During the operation, the aircraft experienced a loss of power and subsequently collided with the water.

The accident resulted in one minor injury to the pilot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jan 2020 GARLICK UH1H accident near Boydtown, Australia?

A Garlick Helicopters Inc. helicopter crashed into water at Ben Boyd Reservoir following a loss of power.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jan 2020 GARLICK UH1H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jan 2020 involved a GARLICK UH1H, at Boydtown, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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