ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268680
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| Date: | Saturday 21 May 2016 |
| Time: | 17:45 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Great Slave Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GSHX |
| MSN: | 52264 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 5NM NE Ekati -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Great Slave Helicopters Ltd Bell 206L-4, C-GSHX, was conducting heli slinging operations in the vicinity of Ekati, NT (CYOA). Approximately 5 nautical miles north east of CYOA, the pilot set down the load and disconnected the long line. During this process, the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The pilot sustained a minor injury and was able to egress without difficulty. The helicopter was equipped with high skid landing gear and bear paws.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2016C1746
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