Wirestrike Serious incident Robinson R66 , Thursday 19 May 2022
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Date:Thursday 19 May 2022
Time:7:48
Type:Silhouette image of generic R66 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R66
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Engine model:Rolls-Royce RR300
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: None
Category:Serious incident
Location:near Blackwater, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During aerial mustering operations, the helicopter struck a powerline.

Sources:

OA2022-01921

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