While conducting aerial mustering at about 100 ft above ground level, the helicopter encountered a tailwind resulting in a high rate of descent. The helicopter collided with the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured.

Date:

16 January, 2015

Reg:

VH-SSD

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

4636

Location:

23 km NE of Roma, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-009.aspx