Complete Copy Of The Atsb’s Investigation File, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Communication, Reports, Records, Handwritten Notes, Witness Statements, Electronic Documents, Photographs/video,…

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This FOI disclosure comprises the complete ATSB investigation file for a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter (VH-PLU) accident near Townsville Airport on 9 April 2008. The release includes investigation documentation, witness statements, photographs/video, communications, and related records. The initial notification form indicates the helicopter crashed during a powerline construction operation, with emergency services responding and local police coordinating the scene. The aircraft sustained destroyed or substantial damage. The occurrence was formally logged and approved for release in June 2021. The file represents a complete accident investigation record across aviation mode, though specific causal factors, safety recommendations, and detailed investigation findings are not detailed in the excerpt provided. Investigation materials span from initial incident notification through final documentation and any corrective actions identified.