ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246232
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 March 2013 |
| Time: | 16:37 UTC |
| Type: |  Robinson R-44 |
| Owner/operator: | Opnet Contracting Corp. |
| Registration: | C-FUIR |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 1995 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grand Cache, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | |
| Whitecourt, AB (CYZU) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately registered Robinson R44 (C-FUIR) departed the CNRL Smokey Gas Plant at approximately 0930 MDT for repositioning to Whitecourt, AB (CYZU) for scheduled maintenance, with a planned inspection stop at a well site en route. Shortly after departure from the well site the pilot experienced engine power loss. It was estimated that the aircraft was 200 feet above ground with airspeed of approximately 50 knots when the power loss occurred. The pilot attempted an autorotative landing into a forested area approximately 0.3 nautical miles from the departure site. The aircraft contacted tall trees and was destroyed by the subsequent impact with terrain; there was no post impact fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, escaped the wreckage with minor injuries.
Test showed that the Carb Air Temperature indications were unreliable at or near freezing temperatures. Outside air temperature at time of departure was reported to be near 0°C. No carburetor heat was applied during run up or hover and engine power loss occurred shortly after application.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Dec-2020 16:03 | harro | Added |
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