During agricultural spraying operations, the helicopter struck powerlines and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Date:

31 July, 2020

Reg:

VH-HNF

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

2524

Location:

Steam Plains, 69 km SE of Hay, New South Wales

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

1

Operator:

Riverina-Rotor-Work

Link:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-040/