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Date:
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time:
17:30 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
VH- (incomplete)
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
Not confirmed / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
Welcome Station, Queensland – Australia
Phase:
Approach
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Welcome Station, Queensland
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On July 3, 2025, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter was involved in a landing incident at Welcome Station, Queensland. While on approach, the helicopter clipped a stack of pallets located near the intended landing area. The collision caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in it being destroyed.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reported the accident occurred approximately 15 km east of Laura, QLD. The occurrence underscores the risks associated with approach and landing operations in agricultural environments where landing zones may contain obstacles.
Details on injuries to the sole occupant have not been confirmed in the available report.
Sources:
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.