ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 144287
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| Date: | Thursday 8 March 2012 |
| Time: | 12:40 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta II |
| Owner/operator: | Precision Helicopters Pty. Ltd. |
| Registration: | VH-YPE |
| MSN: | 3475 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2003 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | New England Highway, Nemingah, 5km southeast of Tamworth, NSW -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Tamworth, NSW |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
According to contemporary press reports:
"Chopper crashes near Tamworth
A HELICOPTER has flown into power lines before crashing into the ground in northwestern NSW. The crash happened about 12.40 pm (AEDT) today, about 5 km from Tamworth. The pollination helicopter hit power lines and crashed onto a property in New England Highway, Nemingah, police said.
The pilot, a 52-year-old man who was the only person in the aircraft, was uninjured. The lucky survivor told thetelegraph.com.au that he was "shaken" but unhurt. "I'm going home to have a stiff drink," he said. The scene was attended to by Rural Fire Service officers. Police want to speak to anyone who might have seen the crash.
A crime scene has been established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been advised".
Sources:
1. http://helihub.com/2012/03/08/08-mar-12-tamworth-australia/
2. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/pilot-escapes-injury-after-helicopter-hits-powerlines-and-crashes-near-tamworth/story-e6freuy9-1226293584275
3. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/pilot-escapes-unhurt-from-chopper-crash-20120308-1um7a.html
4. http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5966798
5. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/chopper-crashes-near-tamworth/story-fn3dxity-1226293595830
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2012 00:05 | gerard57 | Added |
| 08-Mar-2012 05:33 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Nature, Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Mar-2012 05:44 | RobertMB | Updated [Location, Phase, Narrative] |
| 08-Mar-2012 05:44 | RobertMB | Updated [Location, Phase, Narrative] |
| 08-Mar-2012 09:30 | Geno | Updated [Source] |
| 10-Oct-2016 14:44 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Time, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 10-Oct-2016 14:44 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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