During the initial climb, the pilot received a clutch warning and the helicopter lost power. The pilot conducted a forced landing and the helicopter sustained substantial damage.

Date:

11 October, 2012

Reg:

VH-NWD

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

2147

Location:

38 km WNW Cairns Airport, Qld

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-136.aspx