Miscellaneous - Other involving a Bell Helicopter Co 206B (II), VH-FHF, Near RYLSTONE NSW 40E, NSW on 6 April 1980

198001353

Summary

DURING SAR FLT DOCTOR WAS WINCHED TO GND.END OF CABLE RAN OFF WINCH DRUM,DOCTOR FELL 20' TO GND.WINCH CUTOUT SWITCH SPRING LOOSE,FLD TO OPERATE CUTOUT.NO WARNING OF CABLE RUNOUT,CABLE NOT SECURED DRUM

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198001353
Occurrence date 06/04/1980
State New South Wales
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Miscellaneous - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Co
Model 206B (II)
Registration VH-FHF
Sector Helicopter
Departure point MT CORICUDGY NSW
Destination RYLSTONE NSW
Damage Nil