What happened
During a low-level manoeuvre near Theodore, the Robinson R22 Beta’s tail rotor contacted a fence wire. The helicopter rotated and the pilot conducted a forced landing.
- 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 Near Theodore, QLD
- Phase of flight Manoeuvring Agricultural
- Accident site Near Theodore, QLD
- Destination Near Theodore, QLD
Occurrence data
| Date | Saturday 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Robinson R22 Beta |
| Flight | Agricultural |
| Departed | Near Theodore, QLD |
| Destination | Near Theodore, QLD |
| Phase of flight | Manoeuvring |
| Location | Near Theodore, QLD |
|---|---|
| Damage | Substantial |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB |
| Published | 24 January 2026 |
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