ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268727
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Date: | Monday 28 May 2012 |
Time: | 13:55 UTC |
Type: | Bell 206B |
Owner/operator: | Heli Dynamics Ltd |
Registration: | C-GHDF |
MSN: | 3141 |
Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | near Whitehorse International Airport (CYXY) -
Canada
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Phase: | En route |
Nature: | |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Confidence Rating: | Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Narrative:The Heli Dynamics Ltd. Bell 206B, C-GHDF, was conducting mosquito control operations 3 nm north of the Whitehorse airport (CYXY). During the initial departure to commence application operations, the pilot flew towards the rising sun. The helicopter contacted an unmarked three strand power line on the forward transmission fairing. The pilot conducted an immediate landing onto a creek bed. The helicopter remained upright, however, the tail rotor struck the application hopper during the flare and touchdown. The pilot was uninjured.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2012C2112
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