Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to land on a large claypan. As he raised the nose to enter the hover prior to touching down, the tail rotor struck the ground, and the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from rolling over.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199000095 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/08/1990 |
| Location | 20 km south-south-west of Go Go Station |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22A |
| Registration | VH-UXV |
| Serial number | 405 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Mustering Camp WA |
| Destination | Mustering Camp WA |
| Damage | Substantial |