Accident Sikorsky S-61N C-GHJU,
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Date:Thursday 14 September 2000
Time:08:25 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic S61 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-61N
Owner/operator:Helijet Airways Inc
Registration: C-GHJU
MSN: 61711
Year of manufacture:1973
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Category:Accident
Location:Vancouver (Harbour) -   Canada
Phase: Take off
Nature:
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
JBA503 reported hearing a loud bang on lift off and turned back to parking area. On touch down the aircraft bounced and the tail wheel left the concrete and came to rest in netting on the edge of the Helipad. Aircraft shut down engines and passengers deplaned. Aircraft restarted and tail was lifted onto concrete pad. Staff reported substantial damage to tail section of the aircraft, that the pilot lost number 2 engine and taxied on number 1 engine.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: TSB
Report number: A00P0182
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year
Download report: Final report

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2000P0637

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