Investigation number
199300619
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Incident

VH-SAI departed Sydney Airport for aerial work east of the coast in the Victor 1 transit lane. The helicopter was later observed following the coastline contours, within the Sydney Control Zone. The pilot subsequently reported that the flight path of the helicopter had been affected by the southeasterly wind, resulting in the aircraft inadvertently straying into controlled airspace.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Co
Model
206B
Registration
VH-SAI
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Sydney NSW
Destination
Sydney NSW
Damage
Nil