Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that some tape from the main rotor blades lifted and that the main rotor RPM decayed. A heavy landing ensued in the attempted recovery.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199100514 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/02/1991 |
| Location | Red Bank Mine (30 km west-north-west of Wollogorang) |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 04/03/1991 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | 47 |
| Registration | VH-JKX |
| Serial number | 2164 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Red Bank Mine NT |
| Destination | Kiana NT |
| Damage | Substantial |