exercises involving run-on landings on unprepared surfaces, the instructor intends to inspect the surface for suitability beforehand. The instructor was mindful of the possibility of dynamic rollover under the circumstances, so consciously avoided applying power and collective as the helicopter tipped. The instructor had invited the student to place his hands and feet lightly on the controls during the demonstration, to maximise the training benefit of the exercise. The instructor commented that the student may have inadvertently applied some pressure on the pedals during the accident, which could have reduced the effectiveness of the attempt to correct the instructor’s yaw after the initial bounce. Safety message This accident highlights the manner in which some hazards may not be immediately obvious. Helicopter training organisations are encouraged to consider the quality of the landing area surface during hazard identification and risk assessment processes associated with training operations, particularly those that involve run-on landings. General details Occurrence details Date and time: 28 February 2015 0750 EST – Occurrence category: Accident Primary occurrence type: Collision with terrain Location: Archerfield Airport, Queensland Latitude: S Longitude: E 27° 33.8’ 153° 00.8’ Aircraft details Manufacturer and model: Robinson R22 Registration: VH-CMK Serial number: 4223 Type of operation: Flying training Persons on board: Crew 2 Passengers Nil – – Injuries: Crew 2 (minor) Passengers Nil – – Damage: Substantial
exercises involving run-on landings on unprepared surfaces, the instructor intends to inspect the surface for suitability beforehand. The instructor was mindful of the possibility of dynamic rollover under the circumstances, so consciously avoided applying power and collective as the helicopter tipped. The instructor had invited the student to place his hands and feet lightly on the controls during the demonstration, to maximise the training benefit of the exercise. The instructor commented that the student may have inadvertently applied some pressure on the pedals during the accident, which could have reduced the effectiveness of the instructor’s attempt to correct the yaw after the initial bounce. Safety message This accident highlights the manner in which some hazards may not be immediately obvious. Helicopter training organisations are encouraged to consider the quality of the landing area surface during hazard identification and risk assessment processes associated with training operations, particularly those that involve run-on landings. General details Occurrence details Date and time: 28 February 2015 – 0750 EST Occurrence category: Accident Primary occurrence type: Collision with terrain Location: Archerfield Airport, Queensland Latitude: 27° 33.8’ S Longitude: 153° 00.8’ E Aircraft details Manufacturer and model: Robinson R22 Registration: VH-CMK Serial number: 4223 Type of operation: Flying training Persons on board: Crew – 2 Passengers – Nil Injuries: Crew – 2 (minor) Passengers – Nil Damage: Substantial
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