Robinson R22
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A Robinson R22 struck a tree during take-off near Albany Park in the Northern Territory on 24 September 2026 and then collided with terrain. ASN reports that the sole occupant was seriously injured. It records substantial helicopter damage and no fatalities; the available entry gives no final finding on the cause.
| Date | Thursday 24 September 2026 |
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| Time | 2:30pm |
| Aircraft | Robinson R22 |
| Flight | Agricultural operation |
| Phase of flight | Take-off |
| Location | Near Albany Park, NT |
| Damage | Substantial |
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| Occupants | 1 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB (status not specified) |
| Published | 24 September 2026 |
| Updated | 22 October 2026 |
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