ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248028
Last updated: 20 February 2021
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| Date: | 01-JAN-2021 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Schweizer 269 ? |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nebo, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
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 | Added |
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