ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 141648
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| Date: | Sunday 23 May 2004 |
| Time: | 13:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Alpha |
| Owner/operator: | Heli-Muster (NT) Pty Ltd |
| Registration: | VH-JWG |
| MSN: | 0414 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1984 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Scott Creek Station, NT -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Scott Creek Station, NT |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of the Robinson Helicopter Co R22 Alpha reported that on 23 May 2004 while operating at Scott Creek Station, he hot re-fuelled the helicopter from a bulk fuel tank installation in preparation for mustering.
During the into-wind transition from the hover to forward flight, the helicopter rolled rapidly to the right and impacted the ground. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was destroyed. He reported that the fuel hose had disconnected from the bulk fuel outlet. It was likely that the helicopter had become entangled with the re-fueling hose and pump during the departure.
Sources:
1. http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2004/aair/aair200401866.aspx
2. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.aeroclub.com.au/queryac.php?query=&id=189&start=8&expand=JWG]
3. http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/accidentdetails.aspx?accidentkey=4209
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2012 12:05 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 28-Sep-2016 19:57 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Time, Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Jun-2022 10:37 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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