"Ol Shy & Bashful" writes:

I am compiling information on wire strikes for both airplanes and
helicopters. I would appreciate any help you may give. Stories [...]

This is second-hand, but if someone was interested I may be able to
get a first-hand version. One of my old instructors flew in an Aztec
back in the 70s, performing a non-precision instrument approach into a
major Canadian airport, when due to a combination of instrument errors
and other factors, he descended prematurely / too far, and hit some
power wires near the airport boundary. As I recall the story, part of
the tail came off, and the airplane smacked into the ground in a
nearly level attitude. Major damage to the airplane but no injuries.
He's still fond of Aztecs.

- FChE