ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268666
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| Date: | Friday 22 September 2017 |
| Time: | 18:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Yellowhead Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GYHR |
| MSN: | 2571 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Bell 206B aircraft operated by Yellowhead Helicopters, was conducting aerial inspection operations approximately 100 nautical miles North West of Fort Saint John, BC (CYXJ) with a pilot and 2 passengers on board. While approaching to land at an unprepared site, the tail rotor contacted an unmarked metal pole in tall grass. The helicopter landed hard and sustained substantial damage. The occupants were not injured.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2017P1922
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