While conducting aerial mustering operations, the helicopter’s engine suddenly stopped. During the forced landing, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom, resulting in substantial damage.

Date:

13 November, 2013

Reg:

VH-STK

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

4581

Location:

155km SW of Normanton Aerodrome, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-211.aspx