ATSB-AO-2014-181
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Tail Rotor Malfunction Involving a Robinson R22
On 18 November 2014, at about 1728 Central Standard Time
(CST), a Robinson R22 helicopter, registered VH-HPH (HPH),
departed from La Belle Downs Station, Northern Territory, for
a local flight to check the progress of a bushfire, with the pilot
and one passenger on board.
About two minutes into the flight, on climb and at about 300 ft
above ground level, the pilot felt a vibration through the tail
rotor pedals. The pilot decided to return to La Belle Downs
station, turned the helicopter to the right and started a Source: Helicopter operator
descent. The pilot was unable to stop the turn and the
helicopter continued to descend and turn to the right. The helicopter started to spin in a tight circle
and completed between five and six rotations before landing hard, bouncing once and then
coming to a stop. The pilot performed the shutdown procedure and the pilot and passenger exited
the helicopter. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The helicopter was substantially
damaged, including damage to the tail boom and both skids.
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