Investigation number
197403118
Occurrence date
Location
Hamilton
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
Aircraft struck newly installed power line. Wing detached and aircraft struck ground and burst into flames.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Model
DHC-2
Registration
VH-BSY
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Hamilton Plains
Destination
Hamilton Plains
Damage
Destroyed