Robinson R44 VH-XSO

Summary

On 8 October 2025 at about 07:20 local time, a Robinson R44 registered VH-XSO was involved in an accident near Horn Island, Australia. The number of people on board was not recorded. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.

Date

8 October 2025 at 07:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Horn Island, Australia

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Robinson R44

Registration

VH-XSO

Category

Helicopter

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Non-U.S., Non-Commercial

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

NTSB number

GAA26WA005

Injuries not recorded.

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.