ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268656
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| Date: | Friday 26 September 2014 |
| Time: | 22:10 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Valley Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GTYV |
| MSN: | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 55NM southeast of Prince Rupert -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Valley Helicopters Bell 206B, C-GTYV, on floats, was taking water samples from various lakes southeast of Prince Rupert, BC. On lift off the left float tip remained in the water and the attempt to recover resulted in the tail rotor impacting the water causing substantial damage. The aircraft remained upright. There were no injuries to the pilot or 2 passengers. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) did not activate.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2014P1721
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