Aviation safety investigations & reports
Airframe event involving a Bell Helicopter Co 206B, VH-FJT, Near MT ISA QLD 2NW, QLD on 26 October 1978
Investigation number:
197800058
197800058
Status: Completed
Summary
HELICOPTER OPS IN "DEAD MAN'S CURVE".MAIN DRIVE SHAFT FLD.TRANSITION TO AUTOROTATIONAL FLT NOT POSSIBLE.STRUCK GRND/TREE.SHAFT FLD DUE FATIGUE INITIATED BY EXCESSIVE WEAR IN FWD SHAFT COUPLING.
General details
| Date: | 26 October 1978 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 14:28 EST | ||||
| State: | Queensland | ||||
| Occurrence category: | Accident | ||||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 206B | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-FJT | |
| Sector | Helicopter | |
| Damage to aircraft | Destroyed | |
| Departure point | MOUNT ISA QLD | |
| Destination | MOUNT ISA QLD |