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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On 20 March 2019, an Airbus Helicopters AS350B3e (VH-SZS) collided with terrain near Woomera Aerodrome during stringing operations, resulting in one fatality. The pilot contacted the tower prior to the collision. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The ATSB investigation file (AO-2019-015) includes accident notification documents, international correspondence to the French aviation authority (relevant due to the aircraft's French manufacture and Turbomeca engine), and an aviation notification form completed by Ventia personnel. The disclosed materials document the initial incident report and formal notification procedures. The investigation was ongoing at the time of notification. The file represents preliminary accident documentation rather than final investigative findings, causal analysis, or safety recommendations.