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November 19, 2008 · Mcdonnell Douglas 369 D · VH-PLJ
Murray Bridge, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Murray Bridge, AU
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas 369 D
Tail Number
VH-PLJ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09WA250
On November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While maneuvering to test a conductor joint, the helicopter's main rotors struck a conductor and the helicopter impacted the ground. One linesman was fatally injured and the other sustained minor injuries; the pilot sustained serious injuries. This accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. For additional information regarding this accident investigation contact the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). ATSB PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Australia (Phone) +61-2-6257-4150 www.atsb.gov.au
Full Narrative
On November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While maneuvering to test a conductor joint, the helicopter's main rotors struck a conductor and the helicopter impacted the ground. One linesman was fatally injured and the other sustained minor injuries; the pilot sustained serious injuries. This accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. For additional information regarding this accident investigation contact the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). ATSB PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Australia (Phone) +61-2-6257-4150 www.atsb.gov.au
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas 369 D
Tail NumberVH-PLJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30B · Turboshaft · 420
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0