Summary
DURING MUSTERING OPS ONE TAIL ROTOR BLADE GRIP FLD DUE MASSIVE FATIGUE CRACKS AT RELIEF RADIUS OF OUTER BEARING.GEARBOX THEN SEP.ACFT CRASHED & BURNED.ACCIDENT REVEALED DESCREPANCIES RE MAINTENANCE.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197900022 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/06/1979 |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 47G-2 |
| Registration | VH-PSL |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Departure point | JEDBURGH STN QLD |
| Destination | JEDBURGH STN QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |