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 17 July 2016, a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter (VH-PLY) crashed near Hawker in South Australia's Flinders Ranges while conducting power line surveying work. The aircraft experienced engine failure at low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain. Three occupants—one crew member and two passengers—sustained injuries and were transported to Adelaide for treatment. The aircraft remained relatively intact at the crash site. The ATSB's final investigation report, completed 8 August 2018, identified fuel exhaustion as a causal factor. The disclosure includes the complete investigation file: the initial aviation notification form filed by SA Police on 17 July 2016, the final accident report, and international reporting correspondence to ICAO and the US NTSB. Specific safety recommendations and detailed causal analysis are contained within the final report attachment.