Its only a preliminary report Up-into-the-air.
"...R44 helicopter (R44), registered VH-HWQ, was manoeuvring at a grassed area at Bulli Tops, New South Wales. Shortly after landing, the helicopter lifted off and turned to the right. The main rotor struck branches of a nearby tree..."
No mention of loss of control as such. Perhaps there will be more on it in the final report.
Edit - and before the forum wacko's start up - Yes, i have owned an R44.
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Last edited by Flying Binghi; 5th Apr 2013 at 10:56.