Summary
WHILST ENGAGED IN KANGAROO CULLING OPS ACFT STRUCK POWER LINE & CRASHED.PLT FLD TO EXERCISE NECESSARY DEG OF VIGILENCE REQ IN LOW LEVEL OPS AS HE WAS AWARE OF LINE HAVING OVERFLOWN IT EARLIER IN DAY.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198000040 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/08/1980 |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wirestrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Hiller Aviation |
|---|---|
| Model | UH-12E |
| Registration | VH-FBR |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Departure point | ARALUAN QLD |
| Destination | ARALUAN QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |