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Chopper crashes impede locust assault
30 Nov 2004
Five incidents involving helicopters and three helicopter crashes in recent weeks has led Public Service Association to implement a ban by staff of the Rural Lands Protection Board. The PSA ban means others seeking to control and eradicate locusts in the New South Wales central west will have to look for other means of control. Some helicopters hit powerlines, one lost power in its engine when locusts were sucked into it, one passenger injured their back, and there was a fatality in recent days. Fixed-wing aircraft would still fly and spray pesticide over crops.
Dubbo Liberal, 30/11/04
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