Accident Bell 205B C-FNTR,
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Date:Thursday 26 June 2008
Time:23:30 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic UH1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 205B
Owner/operator:Quantum Helicopters
Registration: C-FNTR
MSN: 30297
Year of manufacture:1978
Engine model:Avco Lycoming T5313B
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Babin Lake -   Canada
Phase: Approach
Nature:
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Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Quantum Helicopters Bell 205 was on approach to pick up a load on the longline, when the engine had an uncontained and catastrophic failure of the turbine section. The pilot landed the helicopter heavily but was not injured. The skids and tailboom were damaged on landing, and the rotor blades suffered engine schrapnel damage.

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2008P1046

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
24 July 1999 C-FNTR 0 11 NM NE of Pelican Narrows, SK unk

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