Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-HSZ, Monday 16 December 1996

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Date:	Monday 16 December 1996
Time:	08:30
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-HSZ
MSN:	2194
Year of manufacture:	1992
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Ellington Station, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Unknown
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Ellington Station, QLD
Destination airport:	Ellington Station, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The helicopter was engaged in an aerial mustering operation. While operating at about 50 feet above ground level at an airspeed of 15 knots, the pilot noticed the helicopter was moving downwind. He immediately increased power, but the main rotor overpitched, causing the helicopter to land heavily.

Accident investigation: