While conducting a single-pilot EMS flight, the aircraft was flown to the hover and an NVG winch commenced. During the winch, the aircraft drifted and descended towards terrain. The aircraft was recovered in close proximity to obstacles and during the recovery, the helicopter sustained an over torque.

Date:

26 March, 2021

Reg:

VH-TJH

Make:

Leonardo

Model:

AW139

MSN:

31721

Location:

Approx 7.5 km 185° from Katoomba, NSW

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helicorp

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-018/