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Date:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time:
15:10 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: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
46.8 km northwest (294 degrees) of Anthony Lagoon, NT – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On July 1, 2025, a Robinson R22 helicopter was involved in an accident during aerial mustering operations approximately 46.8 km northwest of Anthony Lagoon in the Northern Territory. While manoeuvring at low altitude, the helicopter’s tail rotor struck a tree.
The impact caused the helicopter to lose control and subsequently come to rest in an inverted position. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting an investigation. Preliminary information confirms that the incident occurred during an agricultural operation and involved a low-altitude tail rotor strike with terrain contact.
Sources:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
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.