ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268678
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| Date: | Sunday 4 June 2017 |
| Time: | 20:10 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Graham Air Ltd. |
| Registration: | C-GZNE |
| MSN: | 45185 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C28B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kananaskis / Nakoda, AB (Heli) (CNK7) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
C-GZNE, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter operated by Graham Air, was approaching the landing pad into a southwesterly wind near Nakoda, AB on Lusk Hill. During the final landing phase, tail rotor effectiveness was lost and the helicopter began to rotate clockwise. The wind was light and variable. The pilot elected to continue the approach, however the helicopter landed hard which resulted in substantial damage. Four of the 7 persons on board were transported to the hospital for observation.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2017C2702
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