Mcdonnell Douglas 369 accident near Murray Bridge, AU
On November 19, 2008, a Mcdonnell Douglas 369 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Murray Bridge, AU. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- November 19, 2008
- Place
- Murray Bridge, AU
- Aircraft
- Mcdonnell Douglas 369 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 34.991°S, 139.256°E
- NTSB ID
- 20090519X43512
NTSB summary
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
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
