Summary
The pilot reported that he was conducting mustering operations with a second person on board. While operating at about 50 ft above ground level and at 15 kts indicated airspeed the pilot realized that the helicopter was moving downwind. He immediately increased power, however the main rotor over-pitched, causing the helicopter to land heavily. The wind was from the south-east at 5 kts.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199604144 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/12/1996 |
| Location | Ellington Stn, 19 km east of Hughenden |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 09/05/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22 Beta |
| Registration | VH-HSZ |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Ellington Stn QLD |
| Destination | Ellington Stn QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |