Investigation number
199600099
Occurrence date
Location
Caloundra (ALA)
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The instructor advised the investigation that the student had flared too late, during the practice auto-rotational landing. The instructor then reacted too slowly to prevent the helicopter impacting the ground heavily. The aircraft bounced three times and on the third bounce the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom, severing it. Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft safely.
The helicopter suffered major structural damage.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Co
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
VH-HTF
Operation type
Flying Training
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Caloundra QLD
Destination
Caloundra QLD
Damage
Substantial