Summary
Both aircraft converging on Moorabbin apt.BLM in blind spot below combing of RCN.Plt RCN didn't see BLM until too late to avoid collision. Wreckage of both aircraft fell into built up area, causing minor damage.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197002588 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/10/1970 |
| Location | Near Moorrabbin 7NW |
| Report release date | 20/04/1972 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Airborne collision |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 47 |
| Registration | VH-BLM |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Moorrabbin Vic |
| Destination | Moorrabbin |
| Damage | Destroyed |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 50 |
| Registration | VH-RCN |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Essendon Vic |
| Destination | Moorrabbin Vic |
| Damage | Destroyed |