Investigation number
199403452
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Accident
The pilot reported that the helicopter suffered an engine power loss and that he conducted an autorotation into trees. Damage was caused to the tail rotor assembly and tail boom as well as a main rotor blade. The engine continued to run after the aircraft touched down. The cause of the engine power loss was not determined.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Co
Model
R22 ALPHA
Registration
VH-SRP
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Leaura Station QLD
Destination
Leaura Station QLD
Damage
Substantial