Summary
While hovering over scrub at about 30 feet agl, the engine lost power. The pilot was able to manoeuvre the aircraft to overhead a clearing but rotor rpm decayed and the aircraft landed heavily bending the landing gear rear cross tube and a section of the tail boom. The power loss resulted from the incorrect fitment of rocker arms during a previous servicing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198503506 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/03/1985 |
| Location | Boomarra Station, 130 km North of Cloncurry |
| Report release date | 16/09/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 47 |
| Registration | VH-DUS |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Boomarra QLD |
| Destination | Boomarra QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |