ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268719
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 July 2008 |
| Time: | 23:15 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Vih Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GCXT |
| MSN: | 1551 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 80 miles North of Fort St. John -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Vancouver Island Helicopters Bell 206B was departing from a gas plant site 80 NM North of Fort St. John, BC. At about 25 ft into the take off run and approximately 50 feet agl, the pilot experienced an un-commanded yaw to the right. The helicopter spun to the right numerous times before coming to rest within the plant site. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2008P1210
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