The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) informed that it will be investigating the collision with water of a single-engine EC120B helicopter which happened near Hardy Reef, north-west of Hook Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia.
Transport Safety Investigators will go to the accident location to begin the evidence collection phase of the investigation. The investigators will interview witnesses, examine any available recorded data, review operational records and technical documentation amongst other activities.
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The evidence collection phase will also show the size and scope of the investigation and determine the timeframe for the completion of a final report.
No further information is available at this time. If a critical safety issue comes up during the investigation, ATSB will notify relevant parties.
