Summary
The pilot reported that during a practice engine off landing he flared the helicopter too high, and the rotor RPM decayed, resulting in a heavy landing. Some slight buckling of the tail boom, firewall, and left side panel was evident after the landing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500033 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/01/1995 |
| Location | Bankstown |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 12/05/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | R22 Beta |
| Registration | VH-JTH |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Camden NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |