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NTSB accident investigation · Robinson R44 · Borroloola, Australia · August 7, 2023

Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · Foreign
Date
August 7, 2023, 12:20 local (12:20 UTC)
Place
Borroloola, Australia
Injuries
1 minor, 1 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Takeoff
Aircraft
VH-HRBRobinson R44
Defining event
Takeoff: Loss of control in flight
Investigation class
Class 5 - No publish
NTSB office
General Aviation Accidents
Lead agency
Other
Case key
192863

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Aircraft

Registration
VH-HRB
Reported as
Robinson R44
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
Unknown
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial