Overview
- Emergency crews reached the rural site near Blackall about 9:30am Monday, where police said the 42-year-old pilot was declared dead.
- The Robinson R22 two-seat helicopter crashed on a property off Tumbar Road south of Jericho, and the pilot was the only person on board.
- The ATSB said the piston-engine helicopter was seen descending rapidly before hitting the ground.
- A specialist ATSB team will arrive Tuesday to map the site, examine the wreckage, and recover parts for analysis in Canberra.
- Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner, and Workplace Health and Safety has been notified as the investigation continues.