Findings From the evidence available, the following findings are made with respect to the wirestrike involving Cessna 182A, registered VH-SGB, that occurred at Burrum River, Queensland on 17 December 2012. These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. Contributing factor The aircraft struck electrical powerlines while operating below the minimum permitted height of 500 ft above ground level. finding The investigation could not identify any operational reason for the pilot to be operating the aircraft below the minimum permitted height.
Findings From the evidence available, the following findings are made with respect to the wirestrike involving Cessna 182A, registered VH-SGB, that occurred at Burrum River, Queensland on 17 December 2012. These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. Contributing factor The aircraft struck electrical powerlines while operating below the minimum permitted height of 500 ft above ground level. finding The investigation could not identify any operational reason for the pilot to be operating the aircraft below the minimum permitted height.
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