Preliminary information
On January 28, 2019, at 1956 local time, a Sikorsky S-64E, N173AC, sustained substantial damage after colliding into a pond near Mount Eliza, Australia. The pilot and two crewmembers were not injured.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
P.O. Box 967, Civic Square
Canberra A.C.T. 2608
Australia
Tel.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications)
(61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison)
E-mail:[email protected] (Notifications)
[email protected] (International liaison)
Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications)
(61) 26247-3117 (International liaison)
Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for WPR19WA147 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 28, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mount Eliza, AU
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 3
Sikorsky S64
- N-number
- N173AC
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 129 (foreign air carrier)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.