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Date:
Saturday 17 January 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Robinson R22 Beta II
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT
Destination Airport:
140 km north of Tennant Creek, NT
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
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.
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.