Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-HEE, Tuesday 27 March 1990
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Date:Tuesday 27 March 1990
Time:13:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration: VH-HEE
MSN: 570
Engine model:Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Van Rook, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Approach
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:Van Rook, QLD
Destination airport:Van Rook, QLD
Investigating agency: BASI
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The aircraft collided with an anthill which was obstructed by long grass on approach to an area for landing. It then rolled and landed on its right side.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: BASI
Report number: 199003054
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1990/aair/aair199003054/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/32495/aair199003054.pdf

Revision history:

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