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Date:
Monday, July 14, 2025
Time:
13:50 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Bell 206
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Near Lake Evella Aerodrome, NT – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On July 14, 2025, a Bell 206 helicopter was involved in a fatal accident near Lake Evella Aerodrome in northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The aircraft, carrying two occupants on a non-scheduled charter flight, struck a bird during the cruise phase of flight.
The impact caused the bird to fatally strike the 54-year-old male passenger. The pilot, who was uninjured, conducted a forced landing near the Lake Evella airstrip.
Emergency services, including Northern Territory Police and St John Ambulance paramedics, responded to the scene and confirmed the passenger’s death. Authorities have commenced an investigation, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. NT WorkSafe and the ATSB were notified of the incident.
This tragic occurrence highlights the rare but serious risk posed by birdstrikes in low-level operations over remote areas.
Sources:
ABC News, NT Police, ATSB (pending)
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.