ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 212661
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| Date: | Sunday 15 September 2013 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-NUZ |
| MSN: | 2272 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2013 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Montgomery Reef, WA -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Montgomery Reef, WA |
| Montgomery Reef, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On 15 September 2013, the pilot of a Robinson R44 helicopter, registered VH-NUZ, was flying passengers on a private scenic flight over the Montgomery Reef and Buccaneer Archipelago area of Western Australia. The pilot had completed several take-offs and landings at that site already on the day.
After a routine landing at the reef, the pilot shut down the engine. The passengers had disembarked and were standing about 20 to 30 m away.
At about 1530 Western Standard Time the pilot, who was the sole occupant, then started the helicopter’s engine and completed the pre-flight checks. When the pilot raised the collective to bring the helicopter into a hover, it suddenly rotated three times while airborne. The pilot could not regain control and elected to land immediately, however the helicopter landed heavily. The pilot shut down the engine and exited the helicopter.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-156/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jun-2018 09:51 | Pineapple | Added |
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