ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268715
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| Date: | Thursday 24 July 2008 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Fireweed Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FFWH |
| MSN: | 2464 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 40 NM S of Dawson City (CYDA) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Fireweed Helicopters Bell 206B was lifting off at a camp 30 NM south of Dawson City, YT, with a pilot and four passengers on board. During the initial climb to get above the tree tops, the pilot elected to turn towards an area of smaller trees. During the turn, the helicopter began an uncontrolled rotation to the right. The pilot elected to set down and a hard landing ensued resulting in substantial damage to the skid gear and tail rotor assembly. There were no injuries to the pilot or passengers.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2008C2919
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