Pilot used the helicopter’s flotation device and all four stayed on board until they were saved about one hour later.

Date:

26 January, 2011

Reg:

VH-HFG

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

11794

Location:

Knuckle Reef, 100 nautical miles from Hamilton Island, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helireef

Link:

http://www.news.com.au/four-people-rescued-after-a-helicopter-crash-at-knuckle-reef-near-hamilton-island-in-the-whitsundays/story-e6freon6-1225994995171?from=public_rss

Link:

http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2011/01/27/helicopter-mackay-mechanical-problems/

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-008.aspx