Summary
Circumstances:
As part of a training exercise for type endorsement, the instructor pilot demonstrated an autorotational descent and a power-off landing. Following a flare for landing, the instructor was a little slow in levelling the attitude of the helicopter. The tail rotor struck the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198903821 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/11/1989 |
| Location | Caloundra Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 11/12/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Hiller Aviation |
|---|---|
| Model | UH-12 |
| Registration | VH-FBH |
| Serial number | 5081 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Caloundra Aerodrome QLD |
| Destination | Caloundra Aerodrome QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |