Hughes 269C, VH-KKJ, Ormiston Gorge, 118km West of Alice Springs NT, 18 April 1986

198600695

Summary

As the pilot was overflying the Rangers Cottage, he noticed two rangers run out, waving frantically. Believing they required assistance he landed the helicopter in the nearby car park. The rangers approached the helicopter and urged the pilot to move the helicopter as they were about to commence blasting. In his haste to clear the area the pilot overpitched the rotor blades. He attempted to land the helicopter on an access road but the main rotor blade struck a tall shrub, the aircraft yawed to the left and the tail rotor collided with the base of the bush before the helicopter landed. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198600695
Occurrence date 18/04/1986
Location Ormiston Gorge, 118km West of Alice Springs
Report release date 12/05/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Hughes Helicopters
Model 269
Registration VH-KKJ
Sector Helicopter
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Glen Helen NT
Destination Glen Helen NT
Damage Substantial