ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246234
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| Date: | Monday 3 June 2013 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Gemini Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-FZPS |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 24 nm ENE of Grande Cache, AB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Grande Cache, AB (CEQ5) |
| Encana Corp. gas plant | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Gemini Helicopters Inc. Robinson R44 (C-FZPS) was being operated in support of well site servicing activities. The flight originated in Grande Cache, AB (CEQ5) and was approximately 24 nautical miles east en-route to Encana Corp. gas plant when deteriorating weather conditions were encountered. The pilot elected to divert to the nearby Husky gas plant and subsequently came into contact with trees while manoeuvring. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed by post impact fire. The pilot was able to exit the helicopter but sustained serious injuries.
Sources:
TSB A13W0073
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Dec-2020 16:47 | harro | Added |
| 25-Dec-2020 16:49 | harro | Updated [Location, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Category] |
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