Investigation number
199604342
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
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
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Griffith NSW
Destination
Griffith NSW
Damage
Substantial