On February 9, 2004, about 2330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson R22, VH-HBI, made a hard landing while practicing forced landings at Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia. The pilot was operating the helicopter as an instructional flight under the provisions of the Australian civil aviation regulations. The flight instructor and the student pilot sustained serious injuries; the helicopter sustained substantial damage.

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