While hovering to assess a potential landing site, the pilot received a LOW ROTOR RPM warning. The pilot then lowered the collective but the helicopter struck a tree and landed hard. Both occupants received minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Date:

23 September, 2014

Reg:

VH-HLB

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1466

Location:

126 km ESE of Tindal Airport, NT

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-154.aspx