Summary
The pilot reported that the helicopter suffered an engine power loss and that he conducted an autorotation into trees. Damage was caused to the tail rotor assembly and tail boom as well as a main rotor blade. The engine continued to run after the aircraft touched down.
The cause of the engine power loss was not determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199403452 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/11/1994 |
| Location | 83 km north-west of Rockhampton |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 15/02/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22 Alpha |
| Registration | VH-SRP |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Leaura Station QLD |
| Destination | Leaura Station QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |