ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 71630
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 18 January 2010 |
| Time: | 8:20 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | Howard Helicopters |
| Registration: | VH-JFG |
| MSN: | 1218 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1990 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 45 km west of Rockhampton, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was following a herd of cattle and a poddy calf fled the herd, he banked to chase the calf striking the tail rotor on the ground and crashed, on Evergreen Road, Near Westwood, about 45 km west of Rockhampton, Queensland, but survived without injuries. The helicopter was severely damaged, most likely a write-off.
Sources:
1. http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2010/01/21/crash-pilot-returns-skies/
2. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-01-18/pilot-walks-away-from-chopper-crash/1214460?site=capricornia
3. https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/chopper-crash-near-rockhampton/448697/
4. http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-national/pilot-walks-away-after-helicopter-crash-20100118-mf5j.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jan-2010 05:51 | RobertMB | Added |
| 20-Jan-2010 22:15 | slowkid | Updated [Nature, Source, Narrative] |
| 03-Oct-2016 22:25 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Jun-2022 08:49 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation