ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 212971
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| Date: | Friday 11 May 1984 |
| Time: | 08:45 |
| Type: |  Hiller UH-12E |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-FFX |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 11km NW of Pretty Plains Homestead, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Pretty Plains Homestead, QLD |
| 9km NW of Pretty Plains Homestead, QLD | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While returning to refuel at a mustering yard, the pilot attempted to move a bull from some trees. When this proved unsuccessful, the pilot climbed to continue the flight to the yard. The engine began to run roughly and an approach to a clearing was made. Rotor RPM reduced as the helicopter was flown clear of trees and a heavy landing ensued. The helicopter bounced about two metres, the right skid collapsed and the main rotor struck the ground. Investigation revealed that the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1984/aair/aair198400020/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/28680/aair198400020.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Jul-2018 03:52 | Pineapple | Added |
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