ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268801
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| Date: | Friday 25 June 2010 |
| Time: | 20:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Hughes 369HS |
| Owner/operator: | Hunter Helicopters Inc |
| Registration: | C-FJJO |
| MSN: | 1000269S |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 1.6 NM N of Aldergrove -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Hunter Helicopters Hughes 369HS (500C) helicopter (C-FJJO) was conducting spraying operations 1.6 nm north of Aldergrove when the helicopter struck a greenhouse. The skids were torn off the helicopter and the engine was overstressed during the pilot's recovery attempt. The pilot was able to retain control of the helicopter and remained airborne while his ground crew fashioned an improvised landing platform of wood. The pilot then landed the helicopter without further event. The pilot was not injured but the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2010P0822
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| 23 April 2011 | C-FJJO | Hunter Helicopters Inc | 0 | Chilliwack (CYCW) | |
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