Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 VH-HXT, Wednesday 4 June 1997

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Date:	Wednesday 4 June 1997
Time:	13:00
Type:	Robinson R22
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-HXT
MSN:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Category:	Accident
Location:	Kalmeta Station, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Kalmeta Station, QLD
Destination airport:	Kalmeta Station, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The helicopter was engaged in a mustering operation when it collided with an unseen powerline. The pilot was unable to maintain control and the helicopter descended to the ground.

Accident investigation: