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Investigation title

Collision with terrain involving Eurocopter AS350B2 helicopter, VH-EWM, 31 km west of Hobart Airport, Tas. on 7 February 2013

 
Investigation number: AO-2013-026
Investigation status: Active
Investigation in progress

Summary

The helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

The investigation is continuing.

 

General details

Date: 07 Feb 2013 Investigation status: Active 
Time: 18:21 ESuT Investigation type: Occurrence Investigation 
Location   (show map):31 km west Hobart Airport Occurrence type:Terrain Collision 
State: TAS  
 Occurrence category: Accident 
Report status: Pending Highest injury level: Minor 
Expected completion: Jun 2013  
 

Aircraft details

Aircraft manufacturer: Eurocopter 
Aircraft model: AS.350B2 
Aircraft registration: VH-EWM 
Serial number: 3800 
Type of operation: Aerial Work 
Damage to aircraft: Substantial 
Departure point:Unknown
 
 
 
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Last update 25 March 2013
 
 
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