Investigation number
199502994
Occurrence date
Location
Dynevor Downs (ALA)
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
The helicopter crashed during mustering operations and was found on the edge of a lake by a ground mustering party. The pilot received head injuries and has no recollection of the event. Ground witness marks indicate that the helicopter was travelling rearwards when the right skid dug into the ground. This upset the helicopter and caused the rotor blades to strike the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Co
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
VH-AIW
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Dynevor Downs QLD
Destination
Dynevor Downs QLD
Damage
Substantial