During circuit training operations, the helicopter collided with terrain and rolled onto its left side. The helicopter was substantially damaged, however both pilots were uninjured.

Date:

24 December, 2014

Reg:

VH-FTY

Make:

Schweizer

Model:

S300C-1

MSN:

0338

Location:

Parafield Airport, SA

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Flight-Training-Adelaide

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-001.aspx

Link:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/two-people-have-lucky-escape-from-helicopter-crash-at-parafield-airport/story-fnii5yv6-1227165849444

Link:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-24/helicopter-incident-parafield-injures-instructor/5987160