Four injured after helicopter hit powerlines and crashed into a field.  Onboard were a charter pilot, two Queensland government employees and a Cairns Regional Council employee who were conducting aerial surveys of the area.

Date:

1 June, 2011

Reg:

VH-BHU

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

MSN:

2964

Location:

Whyanbeel, nr Mossman, Queensland

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

GBR-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/06/01/167135_local-news.html

Link:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/helicopter-crashes-after-hitting-powerlines-with-three-people-on-board/story-e6freuy9-1226067203333

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-067.aspx