ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72479
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| Date: | Wednesday 21 June 2006 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 205 |
| Owner/operator: | Airborne Energy Solutions |
| Registration: | C-GEAH |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming T5313B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Grande Cache, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd. Bell 205A-1, C-GEAH, was performing helislinging operations 27 NM southeast of Grande Cache, AB. During the daily inspection of the helicopter shortly after shutdown, significant fire damage and warping of the engine deck was observed in the area where the wiring harness of the starter generator passed through the deck. Arcing and melting was observed in the cannon plug (PN 205075265103) on the lower side of the deck. The pilot did not observe any indication of fire or electrical problems prior to engine shutdown.
Sources:
CADORS 2006C1405
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Feb-2010 11:50 | slowkid | Added |
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