Summary
An experienced instructor was conducting a routine flight proficiency check on a pilot from his company. During a practice emergency, where a jammed tail rotor pedal was simulated, the pilot being checked allowed one skid to contact the ground while the aircraft was yawing to the left. Control was regained and a further hour of flying was completed. Post flight inspection revealed that the tail boom had been creased as a result of the ground contact.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301370 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/04/1993 |
| Location | Kununurra |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22 Alpha |
| Registration | VH-NOC |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Kununurra WA |
| Destination | Kununurra WA |
| Damage | Substantial |