During the initial climb, passing about 100 ft above ground level, the engine lost power. The pilot conducted a forced landing and the helicopter landed heavily, resulting in substantial damage to the landing skid and tail boom.

Date:

17 May, 2014

Reg:

VH-OSQ

Make:

Bell

Model:

OH-58

MSN:

44070

Location:

Coffs Harbour Airport, NSW

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Osborne-Aviation

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-071.aspx