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Date:
Friday 27 March 2026
Time:
10:00
Type of Aircraft:
Bell 206 (Silhouette image of generic B06 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Weipa Airport, QLD (WEI/YBWP) – Australia
Phase:
Take off
Nature:
Not specified
Departure Airport:
Weipa Airport, QLD (WEI/YBWP)
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The helicopter was departing Weipa Airport in Queensland when the occurrence took place during take-off. During the take-off sequence, a skid became caught on a tie-down cable.
Following the snag, the pilot lost control of the helicopter. The aircraft subsequently rolled over on the aerodrome surface.
The Bell 206 sustained substantial damage as a result of the rollover. The ATSB was notified of the accident and recorded the occurrence in accordance with its aviation safety reporting processes.
Sources:
ATSB
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.