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Date:
12-AUG-2024
Time:
01:50 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Robinson R44 Raven II
Owner/Operator:
Nautilus Aviation Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-ERH
MSN:
12465
Year of Manufacture:
2008
Engine Model:
Textron Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Location:
Cairns, QLD – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Illegal Flight
Departure Airport:
Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS/YBCS)
Destination Airport:
Not applicable
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
**A Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter crashed into the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns, QLD, after being stolen from Cairns Airport. The crash resulted in a massive fireball and the death of the solo pilot, while no one on the ground was injured despite the severe damage. Up to 400 hotel guests were evacuated as emergency services responded to the incident. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has initiated an investigation into this serious incident, which has raised significant concerns about security at Cairns Airport.**
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.