Investigation number
198600002
Occurrence date
Location
Near Kuala Krai, Malaysia
State
International
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
On arrival at a sloping helipad, the pilot overflew the pad to ascertain that it was clear, and made a final approach to the pad. During the landing two of the main rotor blades struck the surface of the slope. The investigation was carried out by the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Aerospatiale Industries
Model
AS355
Registration
VH-HRA
Serial number
2296
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
PAD 202
Departure time
1310
Destination
PAD 212
Damage
Substantial