Two helicopters flying in tandem and one experienced issue which led to hard landing and all three occupants injured.  Crew from second helicopter on hand to ensure injured kept safe and warm until further rescue arrives.  The two are operating for the Australian Antarctic Division

Date:

2 December, 2013

Reg:

VH-HRQ

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

1429

Location:

nr Amery Ice Shelf

Country:

Antartica

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helicopter-Resources

Link:

http://www.antarctica.gov.au/media/news/2013/antarctic-helicopter-incident-update

Link:

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/three-injured-in-antarctic-chopper-landing-20131202-2ykvu.html

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-216.aspx