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NTSB accident investigation · Robinson R22 · Brogans Creek, Australia · October 3, 2025

Accident · FatalClass 4 · Foreign
Date
October 3, 2025, 13:30 local (03:30 UTC)
Place
Brogans Creek, Australia
Injuries
1 fatal, 1 serious
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
VH-RDLRobinson R22
Defining event
Maneuvering: Unknown or undetermined
Investigation class
Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish
NTSB office
General Aviation Accidents
Lead agency
Other
Case key
201800

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Sequence of events

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Aircraft

Registration
VH-RDL
Reported as
Robinson R22 (BETA)
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Fire
On-Ground
Departed
YSBK · Bankstown Aerodrome, OF
Destination
YSBK · Bankstown Aerodrome, OF