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Date:
November 22, 2024
Time:
c. 10:00 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Aérospatiale AS332L1 Super Puma
Owner/Operator:
Nomad Aviation
Registration:
N368EV
MSN:
2179
Year of Manufacture:
1988
Engine Model:
Turbomeca Makila
Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Location:
15 km W of One Tree, 40 km W of Hay, NSW – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Ferry/Positioning
Departure Airport:
Broken Hill Airport, NSW (BHQ/YBHI)
Destination Airport:
Albury Airport, NSW (ABX/YMAY)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
An Aérospatiale AS332L1 Super Puma helicopter, registered N368EV and operated by Nomad Aviation, crashed near Hay in New South Wales, Australia, during a ferry flight. The helicopter was being repositioned from Malaysia to Victoria, Australia, to be used for firefighting operations during the fire season.
The helicopter departed Broken Hill Airport at approximately 07:59 local time, en route to Albury Airport. Around 10:00 local time, an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received, indicating a possible crash. A search and rescue operation was initiated, and the crash site was located near Corrong Road, 40 kilometers west of Hay.
Tragically, one occupant, described as a passenger, was fatally injured in the crash. The pilot, a 39-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident to determine the cause and contributing factors. This will likely involve examining the wreckage, interviewing the surviving pilot, analyzing any available flight data, and reviewing maintenance records and weather conditions at the time of the crash.
This accident highlights the inherent risks associated with aviation, even during ferry flights. The loss of life underscores the importance of ongoing safety vigilance and thorough investigation to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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.