Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-DBQ, Wednesday 2 April 1997

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Date:	Wednesday 2 April 1997
Time:	06:30
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-DBQ
MSN:	977
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Mount Coolon, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Ferry/positioning
Departure airport:	Bungobine Station, QLD
Destination airport:	Havilah Station, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
Whilst cruising at 1500 feet above ground level, the helicopter's intermediate flex plate failed and the pilot immediately commenced an autorotational landing. He attempted to land in the nearest cleared area, but the nature and slope of the terrain caused the helicopter to roll over and sustain substantial damage.

Accident investigation: