ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268761
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 August 2005 |
| Time: | 12:04 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Sunwest Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FNHB |
| MSN: | 30519 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Engine model: | PWC PT6T-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 60 NM NNW of CYQT (N49.25/W89.53) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Sunwest Helicopters Ltd. Bell 212 helicopter(C-FNHB) was landing on an improvised pad at Bonnie Lake, ON, after a flight from fire-fighting Camp 70. As the helicopter was landing, it struck a snag (described as 'Labrador tea-brush') which punctured the belly of the aircraft and the right main fuel cell. About 300 pounds of fuel was lost. No injuries were reported. The helicopter returned to Camp 70, where it was dismantled for transport to a repair station.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2005O1544
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