Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 2020 ROBINSON R44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 2020 involved a ROBINSON R44, at Broome Aerodrome, Australia.

NTSB Appoints Representative for Australian Helicopter Accident

On July 4, 2020, a ROBINSON R44 was involved in an aviation accident near Broome Aerodrome, Australia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data API Editorial standards

The U.S. NTSB appointed an accredited representative to assist Australia's investigation of a Robinson R44 helicopter accident that occurred on July 4, 2020.

Incident Notification and U.S. Involvement The government of Australia notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter. The incident occurred on July 4, 2020. ## Investigation Support In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia with its investigation. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Australia. No further details regarding the accident's cause, location, or operator are provided in the source.

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