During winch operations, something occurred at the bottom of the line which has necessitated the cutting of the winch line and releasing it from the helicopter. As a result, paramedic Michael Wilson on the end of the line received injuries from which he died. No implication on the helicopter itself, more about the environment.
- Date
- December 24, 2011
- Reg
- VH-SYZ
- Make
- AgustaWestland
- Model
- AW139
- MSN
- 31155
- Location
- nr Carrington Falls, NSW
- Country
- Australia
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Fatal
- 1
- Link 1
- http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw-ambulance-helicopter-paramedic-mick-wilson-died-after-winch-line-in-rescue-operation-in-kangaroo-valley-was-cut/story-e6freuy9-1226230364369
- Link 2
- http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/wife-mates-pay-tribute-to-hero-of-chopper-rescue/story-e6frg6nf-1226230819397
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