Accident Eurocopter EC-130T2 C-FHVO,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 315908
 
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Date:Friday 19 October 2018
Time:18:00 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic EC30 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Eurocopter EC-130T2
Owner/operator:Aviation Fox Inc.
Registration: C-FHVO
MSN:
Year of manufacture:2013
Engine model:Turbomeca ARRIEL 2D
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:50 miles east of Lebel-sur Quévillon (QUE) -   Canada
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The EC130 T2 helicopter, was taking off from a restricted area approximately 50 miles east of Lebel-sur Quévillon (QUE) when the main rotor blades hit branches of the surrounding trees. The pilot successfully landed the plane. The pilot, who was alone on board, was not injured. The three blades of the main rotor were damaged.

Sources:

CADORS 2018Q3804
TSB A18Q0170

Revision history:

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25-Jun-2023 16:36 harro Updated

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