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NTSB Appoints Representative for Australian Helicopter Accident

Bankstown Aerodrome, Australia

On February 5, 2020, an Aerospatiale AS350 B3 operated by New South Wales Parks & Wildlife Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bankstown Aerodrome, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Australian government notified the NTSB of a February 5, 2020, accident involving an Aerospatiale AS350 helicopter. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Australia notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Aerospatiale AS350 helicopter. The incident occurred on February 5, 2020. In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia with its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Australia.