Summary
Aerospatiale AS355F1 helicopter VH-NJL was to land on a sports oval as part of a police public relations display for school children. It approached from the north-east and entered a steep descent from about 22 m above ground level. The descent rate was reported to be higher than normal. This high descent rate continued until ground impact. The helicopter bounced and completed two anticlockwise rotations before coming to rest. A small fire, which began in the engine bay, grew to completely destroy the helicopter.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199203840 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/05/1992 |
| Location | Kelmscott |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 15/05/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | AS355 |
| Registration | VH-NJL |
| Serial number | 5039 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Jandakot, WA |
| Destination | Kelmscott, WA |
| Damage | Unknown |