ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268754
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| Date: | Saturday 6 October 2007 |
| Time: | 17:55 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 204B |
| Owner/operator: | Advantage Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GREL |
| MSN: | 2017 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming T5313B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West of Kootney Lake, Woodbury Creek FSR -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Advantage Helicopters Inc. Bell 204C helicopter was helilogging in the Woodbury Creek FSR when the pilot smelled something burning. The burning smell very quickly became stronger and the helicopter began to rotate. The rotation increased abruptly. The pilot rolled off the throttle and entered an autorotation from about 200 feet agl. The rate of descent increased during the approach and collective had little effect. The helicopter landed hard in the chosen landing area and was substantially damaged. There was no fire. The pilot sustained back injuries, but was released from hospital a day later. Inspection of the helicopter revealed that the tailrotor drive had disconnected from the main transmission.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2007P2024
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