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Date:
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Time:
c. 20:05 LT
Type of Aircraft:
AgustaWestland AW139
Owner/Operator:
Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd
Registration:
VH-ZXA
MSN:
31727
Year of Manufacture:
2016
Engine Model:
P&W Canada PT6C-67C
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
None
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
33 km east of Williamtown Airport, NSW (NTL/YWLM) – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Aerial patrol
Departure Airport:
YLMQ
Destination Airport:
Nelson Bay Medical Helicopter Landing Site, NSW
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The ASN record states that, during an aerial night search at about 300 ft over water, the helicopter entered a tight turn and experienced an uncommanded descent. The pilot applied power, recovered at about 200 ft and conducted a go-around. Injuries were not stated in the ASN record.
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.