Summary
The helicopter was spraying chemical over a banana crop when it struck a powerline and heavily impacted the ground. The helicopter caught fire after hitting the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199602965 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/09/1996 |
| Location | 12km W Tully |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 02/07/1997 |
| 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 | Hughes Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Model | 269 |
| Registration | VH-WPP |
| Serial number | 500926 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Tully, Qld |
| Destination | Tully, Qld |
| Damage | Destroyed |