During take-off on translation from hover to forward flight, the rotor blades started slapping and flapping, resulting in a loss of control. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

Date:

2 March, 2014

Reg:

VH-YYS

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1801

Location:

Mareeba Airport

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-038.aspx