ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 207577
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 November 1993 |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 ALPHA |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-HEB |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Amata Station, SA -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Amata Station, SA |
| Amata Station, SA | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft was engaged in a cattle mustering operation when the pilot inadvertently turned downwind. As the helicopter began to sink, the pilot unsuccessfully attempted to arrest the aircraft from the descent. The helicopter struck the ground with the forward end of its left-hand skid, causing the helicopter to cartwheel onto its right-hand side. The sole pilot was uninjured in the incident.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1993/aair/199303821/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2018 10:15 | Pineapple | Added |
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