Pilot dies after hitting powerlines. Victoria, Australia

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Pilot dies after chopper hits powerlines - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/20/2905091.htm)

A man has died after the helicopter he was flying hit powerlines in Victoria's east.

The chopper touched the lines and crashed at Mirboo, near Morwell, just after 2:00pm (AEST).

The 35-year-old pilot was the only person in the helicopter and died at the scene.

[Ned-Air2Air]

Rest in Peace Chris and Godspeed.

Wires claim yet another, sucks big time. :ugh::ugh:

[Te_Kahu]

A 50-year-old New Zealand man is dead after the helicopter he was piloting hit power lines and crashed to the ground in Victoria's Gippsland region.

Emergency services were called to Ballmans Rd, Ryton Junction, at around 2pm (4pm NZT) on Thursday and discovered helicopter wreckage.

"It is believed the pilot was spraying in the area and has hit power lines before crashing to the ground," a police spokeswoman said in a statement.

"The pilot, a 50-year-old from New Zealand, died at the scene."

Police are preparing a report for the coroner and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau is also investigating.