The Australian government notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter near Steam Plains, Australia. The incident took place on July 31, 2020. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ongoing investigation conducted by the Australian government. The aircraft involved was registered as VH-HNF. All investigative details are being managed and released by the Australian authorities.
No fatalities
31 Jul 2020: Robinson R44 — Steam Plains, Australia
On 31 Jul 2020, a Robinson R44 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Steam Plains, Australia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB is assisting Australian authorities in an investigation regarding a helicopter accident that occurred in July 2020.
Probable cause
Not determined