Safety Advisory Notice
To Robinson Helicopter pilots and operators
Although further analysis is required to establish the contributing factors in this accident, the circumstances as far as they are known at this time suggest that the helicopter encountered turbulence, followed by a low‑g condition immediately prior to the in‑flight break‑up. The ATSB therefore considers it prudent to draw attention to Robinson’s advice regarding flight in turbulent conditions and avoidance/recovery from low‑g flight until such time as the factors that contributed to this…