Investigation number
198903821
Occurrence date
Location
Caloundra Aerodrome
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Hard landing
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None
As part of a training exercise for type endorsement, the instructor pilot demonstrated an autorotational descent and a power-off landing. Following a flare for landing, the instructor was a little slow in levelling the attitude of the helicopter. The tail rotor struck the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Hiller Aviation
Model
UH-12
Registration
VH-FBH
Serial number
5081
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Caloundra Aerodrome QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Caloundra Aerodrome QLD
Damage
Substantial