ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268616
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| Date: | Monday 16 May 2011 |
| Time: | 19:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Aérospatiale AS 350BA |
| Owner/operator: | Delta Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GVXA |
| MSN: | 1278 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Turbomeca ARRIEL 1B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 8 NM E of Meadow Lake (CYLJ) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Delta Helicopters Aerospatiale AS350 BA, C-GVXA, was bucketing water in support of fire fighting operations near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The winds were gusting out the SSE at 20 to 30 knots. The pilot was flying slowly just above tree top level in order to dump a load of water on a fire break area, when the nose of the helicopter suddenly swung to the left. The pilot added power, but the rotation increased. The pilot reduced power and lowered the collective. The helicopter entered the trees and came to rest on its right side with the tail boom separated from the helicopter. The pilot was transported to the Meadow Lake hospital and kept overnight for observation.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2011C1608
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