Investigation number
199604342
Occurrence date
Location
15 km south of Griffith
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot was conducting a swath run parallel to a power line, when the tip of one of the main rotor blade made contact with a power pole. The helicopter was subsequently landed without further incident. This occurrence had not been reported.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Co
Model
47G-3B1
Registration
VH-HGM
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Griffith NSW
Destination
Griffith NSW
Damage
Substantial