Helicopter Accident

[Brian]

I see a bit about this accident in the latest Flight Safety Mag, The ATSB mentioned a number of factors that may affect the drive belts etc including possible mis alignment of the belt drive sheaves AND operating the helicopter beyond the manufacturers recommended limits. ie, specificially opertaing the helicopter within the maifold pressure limits.Further info can be seen on the ATSAB website under "Collision with terrain- Robinson R22 helicopter, Julie Creek".