Investigation number
198001353
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Miscellaneous - Other
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
DURING SAR FLT DOCTOR WAS WINCHED TO GND.END OF CABLE RAN OFF WINCH DRUM,DOCTOR FELL 20' TO GND.WINCH CUTOUT SWITCH SPRING LOOSE,FLD TO OPERATE CUTOUT.NO WARNING OF CABLE RUNOUT,CABLE NOT SECURED DRUM
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Co
Model
206B (II)
Registration
VH-FHF
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
MT CORICUDGY NSW
Destination
RYLSTONE NSW
Damage
Nil