Accident Hiller UH-12E VH-FBQ, Wednesday 19 December 1990

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Date:	Wednesday 19 December 1990
Time:	11:00
Type:	Hiller UH-12E
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-FBQ
MSN:	5092
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	10km NW of Quirindi, NSW - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Merriwa, NSW
Destination airport:	Caloundra, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
While cruising at 1500 feet, the pilot heard a loud noise from the engine and conducted a precautionary landing. The helicopter rolled onto its side on touchdown and was substantially damaged.

Accident investigation: