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Registration / Serial: | VH-HAU |
Aircraft Original Type: | Robinson R-22 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Robinson R-22 |
Aircraft Version: | Robinson R-22 Alpha |
C/n (msn): | 0437 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith InternationalMap |
Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSSY IATA: SYD Local: YSSY Other: - |
Photo Date: | 10 June 1985 |
Photo by: | David Carter |
Photo ID: | 13751 |
Photo Comment |
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The pilot of VH-HAU was trying to get a better look at a saltwater crocodile on mudflats at Dundee Beach, Northern Territory, on June 21, 2009 when he crashed. He dragged his injured passenger away from the wreck, the tide and the crocodile. They were rescued later that night. This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 October 2017, and has since been viewed 205 times. |