ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266695
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| Date: | Friday 30 July 2021 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Vortex Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-FVHS |
| MSN: | 31103 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | PWC PT6T-3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 35 NM north of Kenora, ON -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Bell 212 helicopter operated by Vortex Helicopters Inc., departed Kenora (CYQK), ON to conduct forest firefighting duties approximately 35 NM north of Kenora equipped with a 150 foot long line and water bucket attached. The helicopter completed a cycle of bucketing and was returning to a staging area for fuel. During the return flight the pilot noticed the bucket was twisted.
The pilot decided to stabilize the bucket by adding water from a nearby lake. During the process, the pilot lost sight of the bucket and the helicopter began to drift to the right. The pilot then felt a tug on the helicopter and seconds later the helicopter impacted the water. The pilot, who was seated in the left seat, exited the helicopter, swam to shore and was picked up by a passing helicopter and transported to the staging area and was then transported to the local hospital with
minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
The visibility in the area was reported as being reduced to 2 to 3 miles in smoke and the winds were reported as calm.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Aug-2021 19:02 | harro | Added |
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