Accident Aérospatiale AS 350BA C-GPWK,
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Date:Thursday 26 June 2008
Time:18:45 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic AS50 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Aérospatiale AS 350BA
Owner/operator:Pacific Western Helicopters
Registration: C-GPWK
MSN: 1559
Year of manufacture:1979
Engine model:Allison 250-C30M
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Category:Accident
Location:Williston Lake (5626.151N 12417.998W) -   Canada
Phase: En route
Nature:
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Pacific Western Helicopters Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter experienced a sudden loss of engine power in flight and landed heavily in a creek bed near Williston Lake, BC. There were no injuries to the four persons on board. This helicopter had the Rolls Royce 250-C30M engine installation. Examination revealed a loose B-nut on the FCU.

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2008P1042

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