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 | |
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Aircraft model | 206B | |
Aircraft registration | VH-FJT | |
Sector | Helicopter | |
Damage to aircraft | Destroyed | |
Departure point | MOUNT ISA QLD | |
Destination | MOUNT ISA QLD |