Total power loss involving a Hughes Helicopters 369HS, VH-BBJ, KING GEORGE SOUND, WA on 31 May 1977

197705691

Summary

INSUF FUEL RESV-FLT WITH DOORS OPEN-LADDER ACROSS REAR SEAT-FCD TO FLY BELOW SAFE AUTROTATE SPEED

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197705691
Occurrence date 31/05/1977
State Western Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Hughes Helicopters
Model 369HS
Registration VH-BBJ
Sector Helicopter
Departure point ALBANY
Destination BREAKSEA ISLAND
Damage Destroyed