ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238561
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Date: | Tuesday 21 July 2020 |
Time: | 13:51 UTC |
Type: | Bell 206L LongRanger |
Owner/operator: | Expedition Helicopters Inc. |
Registration: | C-GQNS |
MSN: | 45134 |
Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Minor |
Category: | Serious incident |
Location: | near Medstead, SK -
Canada
|
Phase: | En route |
Nature: | Agricultural |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Confidence Rating: | Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Narrative:A Bell 206L helicopter operated by Expedition Helicopters Inc., was transitioning from one aerial application block to another near Medstead, SK when it struck a power line. The aircraft was equipped with a wire strike protection kit which cut the power line. The pilot subsequently landed in a nearby field. The helicopter sustained damage to its windscreen and main rotor blades. The helicopter has been removed from service pending repairs.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
24-Jul-2020 17:04 |
harro |
Added |
03-Mar-2021 21:03 |
rudy |
Updated [Damage] |
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