Preliminary
1 serious
Mar 31, 2026
VH-HYR crash at Yorke Island, Australia
Robinson R44 — Flight control sys malf/fail at YYKI (Yorke Island, Australia)
DateMar 31, 2026
Tail numberVH-HYR
AircraftRobinson R44 · R44
LocationYYKI — Yorke Island, Australia
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationNon-US
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseGAA26WA184
Report summary
Flight control sys malf/fail during initial climb Injuries: 1 serious. N/A.
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