Hard landing involving a Robinson Helicopter Co R22 ALPHA, VH-NOC, Kununurra, WA on 6 April 1993

An experienced instructor was conducting a routine flight proficiency check on a pilot from his company. During a practice emergency, where a jammed tail rotor pedal was simulated, the pilot being checked allowed one skid to contact the ground while the aircraft was yawing to the left. Control was regained and a further hour of flying was completed. Post flight inspection revealed that the tail boom had been creased as a result of the ground contact.