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Date:
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time:
09:50 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Bell 47G
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:
51.1 km northwest (301 degrees) of Waikerie, SA – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Ferry/positioning
Departure Airport:
YCVA
Destination Airport:
Renmark Airport, SA (RMK/YREN)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On June 28, 2025, a Bell 47G helicopter sustained substantial damage during a forced landing in a field approximately 51.1 km northwest of Waikerie, South Australia, while on a ferry positioning flight from YCVA to Renmark Airport.
While cruising, the pilot detected an uncommanded yaw accompanied by a high carburettor temperature indication. Shortly after, the engine failed. The pilot initiated a forced landing, managing to bring the helicopter down in open terrain without injury. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage upon landing.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) launched an investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings confirm the sequence of engine anomaly, loss of power, and off-airport landing.
Sources:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (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.