Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-RBO, Friday 26 October 1990

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Date:	Friday 26 October 1990
Time:	09:20
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-RBO
MSN:	810
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	15km SE of Mangalore, VIC - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Training
Departure airport:	Mangalore Airport, VIC (YMNG)
Destination airport:	Mangalore Airport, VIC (YMNG)
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During a flying training exercise, the front of the helicopter contacted a powerline, causing the helicopter to pitch up and rapidly lose speed. The instructor took control and immediately conducted an autorotational landing.

Accident investigation: