Summary
The pilot was required to carry out a rope laying operations for the purpose of transmission line installation, between pylons. After take-off the pilot established a 20 feet hover, 10 metres west of one of the pylons. A worker standing on the ground was observed to be walking towards the helicopter holding in his right hand the rope attached to the pylon. As the rope became taut, it was struck by the the main rotor blades. Control of the helicopter was lost. The investigation was carried out by the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198600001 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/09/1986 |
| Location | Sungai Rek, Kelantan MALAYSIA |
| Report release date | 19/01/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | SA315 |
| Registration | VH-BQT |
| Serial number | 2378 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Sungai Rek, Kelantan |
| Destination | Sungai Rek, Kelantan |
| Damage | Substantial |