Collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22, VH-HXT, Kalmeta (ALA), Queensland, on 4 June 1997

The pilot stated that he was mustering bulls approximately 5 km west-north-west of Kalmeta homestead. He said he was approximately 40-50 ft high when he hit a wire. He did not see the wire prior to impact. The pilot said that when he realised he had hit a wire he took all necessary action, but lost control of the helicopter, and it fell backwards to the ground. The pilot said that due to the impact and injuries he sustained he did not remember anything further.