During cruise, the pilot reported rough running and partial power loss. The pilot conducted an auto-rotation into the fields of Northcote High School

Date:

15 August, 2013

Reg:

VH-RTO

Make:

Bell

Model:

B47

MSN:

25052

Location:

Northcote High School, St Georges Road , Northcote 3070, Victoria

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/emergency-chopper-landing-at-northcote-high-school/story-fnglenug-1226697755092

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-129.aspx

Link:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-behind-northcote-school-20130815-2rybx.html