Summary
The ATSB is investigating a collision with water involving Robinson R44, VH-CTT, 13 km east of Barwon Heads Airport, Victoria, on 2 May 2025.
The final report has been drafted and is undergoing internal review to ensure the report adequately and accurately reflects the evidence collected, analysis, and agreed findings.
The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
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Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2025-022 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/05/2025 |
| Occurrence time and timezone | 0943 Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Location | 13 km east of Barwon Heads Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Report status | Pending |
| Anticipated completion | Q2 2026 |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Final report: Internal review |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Abnormal engine indications, Collision with terrain, Engine failure or malfunction, Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration | VH-CTT |
| Serial number | 12599 |
| Aircraft operator | Helicopter Adventures Pty Ltd |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Part 133 Air transport operations - rotorcraft |
| Activity | Commercial air transport-Non-scheduled-Joyflights / sightseeing charters |
| Injuries | Crew - 1 (serious) |
| Damage | Destroyed |