Accident Aérospatiale AS 350BA C-GVXH,
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Date:Wednesday 16 July 2008
Time:13:30 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic AS50 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Aérospatiale AS 350BA
Owner/operator:Forest Helicopters Inc.
Registration: C-GVXH
MSN: 1189
Year of manufacture:1979
Engine model:Avco Lycoming LTS-101-600A-3A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:38 NM W of Baker Lake (CYBK) -   Canada
Phase: Standing
Nature:
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Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Aerospatiale AS 350BA operated by Forest Helicopters Inc, had just arrived at a drilling site. Four passengers had deplaned and the helicopter was idling. One of the passengers was unloading several 8-10 foot long sections of steel core tube shells. The tubes inadvertently came in contact with the main rotor. The rotor became unbalanced and the helicopter sustained substantial damage from rotor movement and vibration. The passenger and pilot sustained minor injuries.

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2008C2422

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