Summary
As part of a communications propagation test, personnel were to be positioned in the Oraparinna National Park by helicopter. One person was being lowered by winch when, at about 3 metres below the helicopter and 4 metres above the ground, his harness became detached from the winch hook and he fell to the ground. The reason for the harness becoming detached from the winch hook could not be determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198403561 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/03/1984 |
| Location | Sth Mt Hayward, 85 km SSE of Leigh Creek |
| Report release date | 15/08/1984 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 206 |
| Registration | VH-BJX |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | "Oraparinna" 102 km SSE of Leigh Creek SA |
| Destination | South Mt Hayward |
| Damage | Nil |