Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 Beta VH-LOA, Wednesday 6 April 1994

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Date:	Wednesday 6 April 1994
Time:	11:15
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-LOA
MSN:	0943
Year of manufacture:	1989
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Cremorne Station, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Cremorne Station, QLD
Destination airport:	Cremorne Station, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot was attempting to muster an individual cattle animal which broke away from its herd when the tail rotor struck a powerline. He lowered the collective for an immediate landing and the aircraft landed heavily, resulting in substantial damage to the landing skids. The helicopter then came to rest on its side.

Accident investigation: