Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248049
 
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Date:Friday 6 March 2020
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Thargomindah Aerodrome, 280° M 56 Km, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During initial climb, the helicopter struck a powerline resulting in substantial damage.
The R22 was engaged in aerial mustering.

Sources:

ATSB Ref 202000931

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
20-Feb-2021 18:20 harro Added
03-Mar-2021 15:03 harro Updated
08-May-2021 16:54 harro Updated
13-Nov-2023 20:39 harro Updated [Other fatalities]

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