Summary
The pilot was conducting a swath run parallel to a power line, when the tip of one of the main rotor blade made contact with a power pole. The helicopter was subsequently landed without further incident. This occurrence had not been reported.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199604342 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/08/1996 |
| Location | 15 km south of Griffith |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 12/09/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 47G-3B1 |
| Registration | VH-HGM |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Griffith NSW |
| Destination | Griffith NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |