Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-LDE, Friday 11 May 1990

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Date:	Friday 11 May 1990
Time:	10:00
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-LDE
MSN:	1283
Year of manufacture:	1990
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	60km W of Moola Bulla Station, WA - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Moola Bulla Station, WA
Destination airport:	Moola Bulla Station, WA
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
A strong wind was blowing when the pilot landed the aircraft. After landing, the pilot left the main rotor drive engaged and did not secure the collective control with the latch provided for that purpose. A sudden gust of wind caused the collective pitch on the main rotor blades to increase and the aircraft was lifted from the ground. The pilot managed to regain control of the aircraft but was unable to avoid a collision with a nearby tree.

Accident investigation: