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Date:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time:
08:30 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Robinson R22
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
100 km north of Cloncurry Aerodrome, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (aerial mustering)
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
Cloncurry Airport, QLD (CNJ/YCCY)
Destination Airport:
Cloncurry Airport, QLD (CNJ/YCCY)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On September 6, 2025, a Robinson R22 helicopter was involved in an agricultural mustering accident approximately 100 kilometres north of Cloncurry, Queensland.
While manoeuvring at low altitude during cattle mustering operations, the helicopter’s tail rotor struck a tree. The impact caused the aircraft to lose control and subsequently collide with terrain.
The sole pilot sustained serious injuries in the crash and was attended to by emergency responders. The aircraft was substantially damaged as a result of the impact.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed the occurrence and is investigating the factors that contributed to the loss of control.
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.