Accident Overview
On March 25, 2016, at 1028 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registered VH-WHU, collided with power lines while conducting an aerial agriculture flight near Carmila West, Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a post-impact fire, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information may be obtained from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which is responsible for the investigation.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The helicopter involved was a Bell 206B, registration VH-WHU. The flight was an aerial agriculture operation. No other details regarding the aircraft's configuration, the pilot's experience, or the specific nature of the agricultural task were provided in the source material.