Summary
After the aircraft suffered a power loss at 1000 feet AGL, the pilot commenced an autorotational descent. The aircraft was flared above trees and the aircraft fell into a clearing.
A post flight inspection by the pilot found that the fuel system was contaminated by water. He had refuelled out of a 200-litre drum on the previous night and had omitted to carry out preflight fuel drains.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199501575 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/05/1995 |
| Location | 8 km south-east of Georgetown |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 01/06/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22 HP |
| Registration | VH-HIJ |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | General Aviation |
| Departure point | Georgetown QLD |
| Destination | Wandovale QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |