Investigation number
199700357
Occurrence date
Location
1 km south-east of Gawler
State
Tasmania
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
While spraying fungicide onto an 8-acre potato crop, the helicopter struck a powerline. The helicopter impacted the ground, and the pilot received fatal injuries.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Co
Model
47
Registration
VH-JKR
Serial number
2409
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
4 km NW Gawler, Tas
Departure time
1335 ESuT
Destination
4 km NW Gawler, Tas
Damage
Destroyed