Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-AIW, Tuesday 12 September 1995

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Date:	Tuesday 12 September 1995
Time:	17:30
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-AIW
MSN:	2425
Year of manufacture:	1994
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Dynevor Downs, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Dynevor Downs, QLD
Destination airport:	Dynevor Downs, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During a mustering operation, the helicopter was travelling rearwards when the right skid dug into the ground. The main rotor blades struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident investigation: