ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 342933
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| Date: | Thursday 2 February 2006 |
| Time: | 19:40 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Remote Air Operators Inc. |
| Registration: | C-FEHD |
| MSN: | 10692 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 40 NM S of Rainbow Lake (CYOP) at PenWest Gas Plant -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Remote Air Operators Inc. Robinson R44 II helicopter, C-FEHD, was operating from the PenWest Mega Gas Plant, located approximately 40 NM south of Rainbow Lake, Alberta. The pilot was maneuvering the aircraft to refuel before commencing sling operations when the main rotor blades came into contact with the fuel tank. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to main rotor blades and power train. The fuel storage tank sustained damage and was reported as leaking. There were no injuries.
Sources:
CADORS 2006C0245
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