Summary
On arrival at Koolatah the pilot selected a grassed area alongside a track for landing. After landing he shut down the engine. Shortly afterwards flames were observed underneath the helicopter and the pilot and passenger abandoned the machine. The helicopter was completely destroyed by fire which had apparently been ignited by hot exhaust gases.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198803466 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/06/1988 |
| Location | Koolatah (87 km SE Kowanyama) |
| Report release date | 29/12/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fire |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Model | 269 |
| Registration | VH-TTZ |
| Serial number | 440294 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Kowanyama QLD |
| Destination | Koolatah QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |