ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248028
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Date: | Friday 1 January 2021 |
Time: | |
Type: | Schweizer 269 ? |
Owner/operator: | |
Registration: | |
MSN: | |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Nebo, QLD -
Australia
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | ATSB |
Confidence Rating: | Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Narrative:During cruise, the engine of the Schweizer helicopter failed and the pilot conducted an autorotation into a paddock. The helicopter landed hard resulting in substantial damage. The engineering inspection revealed the fuel tank breather had been blocked by a wasp nest.
Sources:
ATSB Ref 202100003
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
20-Feb-2021 14:18 |
harro |
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