On May 2, the Hong Kong SAR Government published a report of the investigation into an aircraft accident on June 11, 2005. The accident involved a private helicopter flight by a Robinson R44 helicopter operated by Topjet Aviation Limited. The pilot and two passengers suffered serious injuries in the accident while another passenger was uninjured.

"After the accident, the Chief Inspector of Accidents ordered an Inspector's investigation in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations. The objective of the investigation was to determine the circumstances and the causes of the accident with a view to preservation of life and the avoidance of accidents in the future. It was not for apportioning blame or liability," a Hong Kong SAR Government spokesman said.

The investigation was conducted by a team of trained accident investigators in strict adherence to the international standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The investigation report contains an analysis of the circumstances of the accident, identifies the cause of the accident, and makes two safety recommendations. Throughout the accident investigation, all concerned parties were given ample opportunity to comment on the findings of the report.

The report is available for downloading from the web-site of the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong SAR Government at http://www.cad.gov.hk. Copies of the report are also available for purchase at the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department in Room 402, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong SAR.