Summary
After lift off, the helicopter was climbed vertically to a height of about 80 feet. As the pilot attempted to commence forward flight, a main rotor low speed warning alert was received and confirmed by the main rotor tachometer. The pilot attempted to land on a road adjacent to the helipad. After touchdown, the main rotor collided with the wall of a building.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300126 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/02/1993 |
| Location | 2km E Blackheath |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 21/04/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | SA365 |
| Registration | VH-LSR |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Blackheath, NSW |
| Destination | Wenthworth Falls, NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |