Investigation number
198903790
Occurrence date
Location
Lyndhurst Station
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The helicopter was being used to drive cattle across a creek, when one beast broke out of the herd. During an attempt to drive it back, the pilot misjudged the clearance between the main rotor disc and the foliage of a large tree. After the tree strike, the machine was still controllable to the extent that it was landed without any further damage. Post-flight inspection revealed that all three main rotor blades were damaged.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Hughes Helicopters
Model
269
Registration
VH-MZR
Serial number
1100995
Operation type
Private
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Lyndhurst Station QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Lyndhurst Station QLD
Damage
Substantial