Robinson R-22 Beta accident near St. Florian, Au, September 10, 2006
On September 10, 2006 at about 12:55 pm local time, a Robinson R-22 Beta (helicopter), registered OEXPJ, was destroyed in an accident near St. Florian (Na airport). It was an instructional flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 10, 2006 · about 12:55 pm local time
- Place
- St. Florian, Australia · Na · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22 Beta · all R-22 Betas on the register
- Registration
- OEXPJ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Instructional flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Lohninger
- Destination: St. Florian
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 4 knots
- Sky: a few clouds at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 30.27 inHg
- Observation at 12:50 pm from LOWS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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