ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268692
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| Date: | Sunday 28 May 2017 |
| Time: | 22:41 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 412EP |
| Owner/operator: | Summit Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FVEP |
| MSN: | 36433 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | PWC PT6T-3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 7NM SE Williams Lake, BC (CYWL) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Bell 412EP aircraft operated by Summit Helicopters, was conducting a flight from Williams Lake, BC (CYWL) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA). During cruise flight, a thump was heard and the aircraft momentarily yawed to the right. The pilot immediately conducted a precautionary landing into a field. A post landing inspection revealed that the number 2 engine cowling had departed inflight and struck the aircraft, including the tail rotor, multiple times. No one was injured and there was no fire. The ELT did not activate.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2017P0847
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