ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 214098
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| Date: | Monday 14 January 1985 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: | Buffier Gyroplane |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 1km S of Rylstone, NSW -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Rylstone, NSW |
| Rylstone, NSW | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was flying the aircraft with intent to locate stock on a property. On sighting a flock of sheep, he descended to a low height. While manoeuvring at this height, the RPM and airspeed reduced, and the pilot was unable to fly clear of a fence. The aircraft struck the fence and cartwheeled, causing the pilot to be thrown clear of the wreckage. The pilot sustained serious head injuries after being hit by a rotor blade, even though he was wearing a crash helmet.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1985/aair/aair198502580/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Aug-2018 06:18 | Pineapple | Added |
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