ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268668
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| Date: | Tuesday 18 June 2019 |
| Time: | 21:45 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Qwest Helicopters Inc |
| Registration: | C-GJJA |
| MSN: | 2032 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 9NM Fort Mcmurray, AB (CYMM) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
C-GJJA, a Bell 206B aircraft operated by Qwest Helicopters, was conducting heli-slinging operations in support of a reforestation project, approximately 8 nm west of Fort McMurray (CYMM), AB with only the pilot on board. While maneuvering after setting down a load of tree saplings, the helicopter contacted a set of unmarked 240 kV power lines. The windshield and centre post were damaged, and one main rotor blade cut one of the power lines. The helicopter was not equipped with a wire strike kit. The pilot managed to maintain control, and set the helicopter down in a nearby cut block. The pilot was not injured, and was wearing a helmet with the visor in the down position. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2019C2639
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