So what happened ? A head and Mast just let go and flew off on its own with no prior warning ? No metal on mag plugs or filters ? Just went bye-bye ?
Yep, see below.
Occurrence Details Occurrence Number:200607687Location:5NM northeast Mt GambierOccurrence Date:20 December 2006 State:SAOccurrence Time:1430 ESuTHighest Injury Level:NoneOccurrence Category:AccidentInvestigation Type
ccurrence InvestigationOccurrence Class
perationalInvestigation Status:ActiveOccurrence Type:CollisionRelease Date:
Aircraft Details Aircraft Manufacturer:Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesAircraft Model:47G3B-KH4Aircraft Registration:VH-LFKSerial Number:2133Type of Operation
ther Aerial WorkDamage to Aircraft
estroyedDeparture Point:Mingbool, SADeparture Time:nkDestination:Mingbool, SACrew Details:RoleClass of LicenceHours on TypeHours Total Pilot-in-CommandCommercialnknk
During aerial spraying at 20 ft AGL, the pilot reported a loud bang followed by a loss of collective control. The helicopter landed heavily and the main rotor detached from the fuselage.
The investigation is continuing.