Helicopter crash at Echuca 25/06/2022

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A light helicopter, which appears from news video to be a black Robinson R44, has crashed at Echuca with three persons on board. One was conveyed to hospital in a critical condition, the other two were reported to have walked from the wreckage. Paywalls preclude any further information.

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It is a very sad time for local aviators in Echuca. The pilot is a well known local businessman and unfortunately his brother, one of the pax, is in a serious condition. The back seater is also a well known lady pilot, a skilled FW & RW operator.

Our thoughts for a quick recovery go out to the three of them.

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There are 84 ATSB reports on R44 helicopters.

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1 hour ago, phantom1959 said:

It is a very sad time for local aviators in Echuca. The pilot is a well known local businessman and unfortunately his brother, one of the pax, is in a serious condition. The back seater is also a well known lady pilot, a skilled FW & RW operator.

Our thoughts for a quick recovery go out to the three of them.

I would have thought 3 survivors was a great day for aviators.