Investigation number: AO-2014-184
Investigation status: Active
Investigation in progress
Summary: The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a Forced landing and ground fire involving a Robinson R44, VH-YYS, 56 km E of Archer River, Queensland on 23 November 2014
During cruise, the pilot detected abnormal engine indications and received a low rotor RPM warning. He conducted a forced landing into long grass which was then ignited by the helicopter’s exhaust. The helicopter was destroyed by fire and the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the pilot and gather additional information.
A report will be released within several months.
http://www.atsb.gov.au
Two men have been found alive after their helicopter crashed in remote far north Queensland.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) launched a search for the two men on board the Robinson R44 helicopter after it failed to land at the Mareeba airport, west of Cairns on Saturday night.
The 39-year-old pilot and 33-year-old passenger were found just before 5:00pm (AEST) yesterday at the crash site, about 56 kilometres from the Archer River Roadhouse, where they had taken off.
Brad Allan from the Archer River Roadhouse said the pilot had been fishing in the area and the pair had had lunch there before they took off.
AMSA combed a 765-square kilometre area between the Archer River in Cape York and Mareeba.
The men were located by a passing plane.
An AMSA spokesman said the men were "alive and well".
It was unknown if they suffered any injuries in the crash.
- Source: http://www.abc.net.au
Photo: The helicopter crashed about 56 kilometres from the Archer River Roadhouse on Sunday.
(Emergency Management Qld)
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