What happened
While moving cattle north of Tennant Creek, the Robinson R22 Beta II experienced suspected tail-rotor bird-strike or failure, low rotor RPM and a heavy collision with terrain.
- Occupants Not stated No fatalities recorded
- Aircraft Substantial Damage to the aircraft
- Phase Manoeuvring Agricultural
- Investigation Status not stated ATSB
Flight path
Schematic, not to scale
- Departed 140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT
- Phase of flight Manoeuvring Agricultural
- Accident site Near Tennant Creek, NT
- Destination 140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT
Occurrence data
| Date | Saturday 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Robinson R22 Beta II |
| Flight | Agricultural |
| Departed | 140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT |
| Destination | 140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT |
| Phase of flight | Manoeuvring |
| Location | Near Tennant Creek, NT |
|---|---|
| Damage | Substantial |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB |
| Published | 17 January 2026 |
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