ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 208869
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| Date: | Friday 19 May 1995 |
| Time: | 09:15 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 HP |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-EWY |
| MSN: | 0155 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 20km N of Karumba, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Maggieville Station, QLD |
| Maggieville Station, QLD | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the helicopter was in "near hover" at about 200-250 feet above ground level when he noticed a loss of engine power and the low rotor RPM signal activated. The helicopter descended and landed heavily, coming to rest on its side.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1995/aair/199501470/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4932864/199501470.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Apr-2018 07:24 | Pineapple | Added |
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