Investigation number
199003071
Occurrence date
Location
Richmond
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Wirestrike
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
The pilot reported that he had flown into the landing area earlier in the day and had noted the position of a power line. On the accident flight, he approached to land from a different direction and encountered another wire which he had not been aware of. He lost control of the helicopter when a main rotor blade contacted the wire.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Hughes Helicopters
Model
269
Registration
VH-MQI
Serial number
580858
Operation type
Business
Sector
Helicopter
Departure point
Richmond QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Richmond QLD
Damage
Substantial