Investigation number
199500226
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
The aircraft was engaged in a powerline inspection. The crew had identified a downed powerline. During an approch to land, to carry out a closer inspection, the helicopter collided with a second powerline that was still in place. It crashed in a near vertical attitude. Wreckage inspection indicated that one main rotor blade had made solid contact with the powerline. The pilot indicated, before his injuries took full affect, that he had forgotten about the second line. He has been unable to provide any further information.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Co
Model
R22 Alpha
Registration
VH-HBL
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Dagworth Station QLD
Destination
Dagworth Station QLD
Damage
Substantial