Heli-Central Bell 206B Helicopter VH-WHU Down After Wirestrike While Crop-Spraying at Carmila near Mackay

On Friday 25 March, Heli-Central operated Bell 206B VH-WHU was involved in a fatal accident while completing crop spraying operations at Carmila West (81 km south of Mackay).

VH-WHU at Emerald Airport in 2015  (File photo)

The helicopter struck powerlines before colliding with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by post-impact fire.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses to the accident.  Witnesses are asked to call the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

Based near Springsure in the Central Highlands region of Central Queensland, Heli-Central is one of CQ’s largest charter operators, offering a wide range of aircraft to suit any operation. Heli-Central has been servicing the Rural, Mining, Gas and Oil, and Tourism and Emergency Services since 2010.