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longranger down in snowy mts

I have heard unconfirmed reports of a Longranger down in the snowy mtns.... Yesterday afternoon whilst on a NPWS bushfire?? :(

Yesterday's Melbourne Herald Sun:

Quote:

Three injured in helicopter crash
October 16, 2006 11:12pm
THREE men on a bushfire mapping flight have been injured when their helicopter made an emergency landing in a southern New South Wales national park.
The chopper landed so heavily it sheared off both its rotors, a police spokesman said.
The trio aboard the helicopter were seeking out bushfire hotspots in Kosciuszko National Park today when a mechanical problem forced them to land in the Toolong Range, near Tooma Dam, about 4.30pm (AEST).
One man suffered minor head injuries and another slight back injuries.
All three, believed to be working for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, were taken to Corryong Hospital.

Link here.

I know the pilot involved and by accounts he did a great job in getting it down, machine is a wreck but they all walked away

Is there any photos of the result?

who's machine?
what type?
who was the pilot?
what was the problem?

VH-WXG Bell 206L-4 52140 Westpac Banking