Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-EFK, Friday 15 June 1990

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Date:	Friday 15 June 1990
Time:	13:30
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-EFK
MSN:	705
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	North Head Station, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	North Head Station, QLD
Destination airport:	North Head Station, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft was taking off from an area surrounded by trees. Once above treetop level, the aircraft began to sink. Full collective pitch was applied, but the helicopter struck the trees and was substantially damaged.

Accident investigation: