Robinson R22 Beta crash near Borroloola, Australia

On March 27, 2014, at 0900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HRX, collided with terrain near Borroloola, Australia during an aerial mustering flight. The helicopter was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434 www.atsb.gov.au