Investigation number
198300025
Occurrence date
Location
40 Km East of Emerald QLD.
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
The helicopter was weaving back and forth driving cattle. Height was about 30 ft and airspeed about 25 kt. The pilot heard a loud bang and believed the engine had failed. An autorotation was carried out into trees. The cause of the loud bang and the power loss reported by the pilot could not be determined. There was no suitable area available for the subsequent autorotational landing initiated by the pilot.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Hughes Helicopters
Model
269
Registration
VH-CHN
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
River-Lea Station
Departure time
0840
Destination
Riverside Station
Damage
Substantial