An instructor and his trainee student have survived a helicopter crash in a paddock with only minor injuries.  R22 ended up on its starboard side.  Student reportedly   moved the engine mixture control instead of the carburettor heat control,

Date:

13 September, 2013

Reg:

VH-ONT

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

4495

Location:

Dumaresq Dam Rd, 12kms northwest of Armidale

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Fleet-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/two-escape-armidale-helicopter-crash-with-minor-injuries/story-fni0cx12-1226718778316

Link:

http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/1775950/chopper-crash-lands-in-paddock/?cs=157