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Date:
Monday 5 January 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Leonardo AW139
Owner/Operator:
Helicorp
Registration:
VH-TJF
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 4
Other Fatalities:
Not specified
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
Snowy Mountains, NSW
Phase:
Hover
Nature:
Not specified
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On 5 January 2026, a Leonardo AW139 VH-TJF was involved in a serious incident in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales. The ASN record states that the main rotors struck a tree while the helicopter was hovering during a medical transport task. The helicopter sustained minor damage and was repaired. The source records no fatalities and four occupants.
The ASN narrative describes the helicopter’s main rotors striking a tree while a winching operation was being prepared. It records the occurrence category as Serious incident.
The ASN detail page describes the damage as minor and repaired and identifies the ATSB as the investigating agency. It records the investigation as completed with final report AO-2026-002.
Sources:
ATSB
ASN occurrence detail
ASN 2026 VH feed
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.