Summary
Cattle were being mustered from open country with the helicopter operating at 15 to 20 feet agl in wind gusting to 25 kt. At the completion of one downwind run the trainee flared instead of turning into wind. The main rotor blades overpitched and the helicopter struck the ground heavily, tail down, before the instructor could recover control of the situation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198400027 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/06/1984 |
| Location | "Bamboo" Outstation, Aurukun |
| Report release date | 06/03/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Hiller Aviation |
|---|---|
| Model | UH-12 |
| Registration | VH-FBQ |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | "Bamboo" Outstation QLD |
| Destination | "Bamboo" Outstation QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |