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: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
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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