Helicopter Down In The Royal National Park

[Brian Noldt]

A helicopter experienced mechanical problems and had to make an emergency landing in the Royal National Park near Bundeena in Sydney south.
The family of 4, including the pilot, all escaped with only minor injuries.
Due to the location of the aircraft, all had to be winched out by the Wespac helicopter to waiting emergency vehicles.

Story and pictures from 9News here:

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/17/10/40/helipcopter-crash

[Greg Hyde]

ABC News Report.

A man piloting a helicopter carrying three members of his own family has safely made an emergency landing in Sydney's Royal National Park at Bundeena.
The chopper experienced engine failure mid-flight in Sydney's south this morning.

The family, including a three-year-old boy, walked away virtually uninjured but had to be winched from the site by the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.

Pilot Peter Butler said the training required to get his pilot's licence became vital when he realised there was an emergency.

"You train and train for these things before CASA [Civil Aviation Safety Authority] will give you a licence and I'm glad they make us do it," he said.
"This is the first time in a long time that I've had any problems and I was very glad I had the training to know what to do.

"You don't get much warning.

"We're very relieved," Mr Butler responded when he was asked how his family were doing.

"We're very well, we're all well."

Full story includes video of 3yo being winched out

Handled it like a pro

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-17/family-survives-sydney-helicopter-accident/8129374

Includes video

[Brian Noldt]

The helicopter was lifted out this afternoon and placed on a a low loader.
The rotor blades were lifted out separately

From 7 News:

https://mobile.twitter.com/7NewsSydney/status/810748489135071233/video/1