Investigation number
199601291
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Fuel exhaustion
Occurrence class
Accident
During a cattle mustering operation, the helicopter suffered a total powerloss at about 80 ft AGL. The resultant heavy landing spread the skids and the main rotor severed the tailboom. Both ocupants were able to exit the aircraft safely. Post flight examination found there was no fuel in the helicopter's tanks. The tanks were intact. The pilot has not responded to a request for information.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Co
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
VH-JNQ
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Connmara Station QLD
Destination
Connmara Station QLD
Damage
Substantial