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Old 12th July 2005 | 12:12
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ATSB Report out

Findings
1. The R44 departed cruise flight in a descending right turn approximately 17 minutes after take off from the Cape Dommett area.
2. The R44 first contacted trees at a height of 36 ft AGL.
3. The R44 was approximately 27 kg over the MTOW for the helicopter type at impact.
4. The R44 centre of gravity was outside the forward limit for the helicopter type at impact.
5. The accident was not survivable.
The full report is here
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