ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268651
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| Date: | Monday 25 August 2003 |
| Time: | 23:13 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Discovery Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GFSD |
| MSN: | 2658 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Atlin -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of the Bell 206B helicopter (C-GFSD) was delivering a sling load of hose to a remote drilling site, when the helicopter began to turn right in the hover. The pilot did not arrest the rate of turn before the helicopter descended and struck the terrain and rolled over. The pilot received serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2003P1113
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