Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-LER, Wednesday 13 February 1991

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Date:	Wednesday 13 February 1991
Time:	11:24
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-LER
MSN:	1566
Year of manufacture:	1990
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Mount Dudley, NSW - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Trunkey Creek, NSW
Destination airport:	Trunkey Creek, NSW
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
Following a climb at a slow forward speed, the helicopter began to fishtail and descend rapidly. After descending through a tree canopy, the helicopter struck a large branch which entered the cabin, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot. The helicopter came to rest on its side, approximately 19 metres from the initial impact point with the trees.

Accident investigation: