The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a Collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22, registration VH-HPH, at Lavelle Station, Northern Territory on 18 November 2014.

During air work at 1,000 feet, the tail rotor drive system failed. The helicopter commenced an uncommanded spiral and landed heavily. The pilot and passenger were not injured and the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Date:

18 November, 2014

Reg:

VH-HPH

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

3988

Location:

Darwin Airport, South 120 km (Lavelle Station)

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-181.aspx