Aviation safety investigations & reports
Hughes 269C, VH-ACD, 5km West of Ban Ban Springs NT, 24 June 1986
Investigation number:
198600700
198600700
Status: Completed

Summary
The helicopter was being operated at about 40 feet above ground level at an indicated airspeed of 45 knots, when the engine suddenly failed. During the subsequent landing attempt the main and tail rotors struck trees and the helicopter contacted the ground tail first, severing the tail skid and tail rotor blades. Inspection of the engine revealed that the carburettor air filter screen was blocked by dirt and the alternate air source door had been glued in the shut position.
General details
Date: | 24 June 1986 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 1600 | ||||
Location: | 5km West of Ban Ban Springs | ||||
State: | Northern Territory | ||||
Release date: | 12 May 1987 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters | |
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Aircraft model | 269 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-ACD | |
Type of operation | Aerial Work | |
Sector | Helicopter | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Ban Ban Springs NT | |
Departure time | 1600 | |
Destination | Ban Ban Springs NT |