Summary
STUDS CONNECTING TORSION COUPLING TO UPPER COUPLING FLD,LOWER 2 DRIVING LUGS IN RUBBER TORSION COUPLING FLD-DRIVE FLR.COLLIDED TREE DURING PROBABLE AUTOROTATIVE LDG ATTEMPT IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197904127 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/10/1979 |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Hiller Aviation |
|---|---|
| Model | UH-12E |
| Registration | VH-CCV |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Departure point | DORISVALE NT 25NW |
| Damage | Destroyed |