Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 315500
 
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Date:Monday 19 June 2023
Time:c. 13:40
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: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Stokes, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
During aerial mustering operations, the helicopter struck powerlines and collided with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries.

Sources:

https://www.power100.com.au/local-news/outback-helicopter-crash-leaves-man-in-hospital/
ATSB

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
20-Jun-2023 04:22 Geno Added
27-Jun-2023 19:35 harro Updated

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