Investigation number
199100514
Occurrence date
Location
Red Bank Mine NT ( 30 km WNW Wollogorang )
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that some tape from the main rotor blades lifted and that the main rotor RPM decayed. A heavy landing ensued in the attempted recovery.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Model
47
Registration
VH-JKX
Serial number
2164
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Red Bank Mine NT
Departure time
1005
Destination
Kiana NT
Damage
Substantial