Investigation number
198000040
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
WHILST ENGAGED IN KANGAROO CULLING OPS ACFT STRUCK POWER LINE & CRASHED.PLT FLD TO EXERCISE NECESSARY DEG OF VIGILENCE REQ IN LOW LEVEL OPS AS HE WAS AWARE OF LINE HAVING OVERFLOWN IT EARLIER IN DAY.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Hiller Aviation
Model
UH-12E
Registration
VH-FBR
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
ARALUAN QLD
Destination
ARALUAN QLD
Damage
Substantial