Incident Robinson R22 Mariner VH-...,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 22875
 
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Date:Friday 29 August 2008
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22 Mariner
Owner/operator:
Registration: VH-...
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Near Evesham, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
While looking for missing cattle the main rotor was overpitched and the Robinson collided with a tree. The helicopter struck the ground heavily and rolled on its side.

Sources:

1. https://www.casa.gov.au/file/112506/download?token=lZf0tGdI

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
16-Sep-2008 23:39 VH-KDK Added
30-Sep-2016 20:05 Dr.John Smith Updated [Registration, Location, Source]
27-Sep-2018 22:13 Dr.John Smith Updated [Source]
08-Jun-2022 08:49 Ron Averes Updated [Location]

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