ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 342755
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| Date: | Monday 30 October 1995 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Custom Helicopters Ltd. |
| Registration: | C-GAHX |
| MSN: | 187 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ponton, Manitoba -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of the Bell 206B Jetranger Helicopter, C-GAHX, while departing for a local charter flight, chose to depart under a nearby power line. During the initial climbout after lifting off, one of the main rotor blades struck and severed a secondary power line that was smaller and lower than the higher main lines. The pilot managed to maintain control and carry out a landing. There were no injuries, however, there was substantial damage to the main rotor system.
Sources:
CADORS 1995C0394
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