ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268589
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 September 2010 |
| Time: | 20:10 UTC |
| Type: |  Aérospatiale AS 350B2 |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GHVD |
| MSN: | 1236 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Turbomeca ARRIEL 1D1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 12 NM N of Chibougamau/Chapais (CYMT) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
At 1529 Eastern Daylight Time, the Eurocopter AS350 B-2 (registration C-GHVD, serial number 1236), operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited, departed on the 85 nautical mile (nm) visual flight rules flight from a work site to the Hydro Quebec helicopter base near Chibougamau, Québec, with the pilot and 3 passengers on board. Approximately 20 nm northwest of the destination, the pilot deviated from the direct route to make a precautionary landing due to reduced visibility in heavy rain and thunderstorms. On final approach to land, and at approximately 70 feet above ground level, the pilot lost all visual reference. The aircraft collided with trees coming to rest on its left side. The pilot and the passenger seated in the front were seriously injured. The 2 passengers seated in the rear suffered minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no post-crash fire. The emergency locator transmitter activated on impact.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
TC CADORS No.2010Q1941
History of this aircraft
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| 4 October 1989 | N3606Y | Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. | 0 | New Iberia, LA |  |
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