ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 202586
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| Date: | Friday 1 December 2017 |
| Time: | 06:27 |
| Type: | WSK PZL-Mielec M-18A Turbine Dromader |
| Owner/operator: | Central Highlands Aerial Services Pty Ltd |
| Registration: | VH-WHR |
| MSN: | 1Z018-07 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 7km N of Emerald Airport, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Emerald, QLD |
| Emerald, QLD | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft pitched down and impacted terrain during aerial agricultural operations, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft and serious injuries to the pilot and sole occupant.
Findings:
During a turn, and for reasons that could not be determined, VH-WHR pitched down and collided with the ground.
The helmet worn by the pilot probably prevented more serious head injury.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2017/aair/ao-2017-115/
Images:
Photo: Police
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Dec-2017 08:24 | Pineapple | Added |
| 06-Dec-2017 08:24 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 05-Feb-2019 20:56 | harro | Updated [Narrative, Photo, Accident report, ] |
| 15-Jul-2021 12:43 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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