Summary
Aircraft struck newly installed power line. Wing detached and aircraft struck ground and burst into flames.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197403118 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/04/1974 |
| Location | Hamilton |
| Report release date | 20/11/1974 |
| 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 | De Havilland Canada/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada |
|---|---|
| Model | DHC-2 |
| Registration | VH-BSY |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Hamilton Plains |
| Destination | Hamilton Plains |
| Damage | Destroyed |