ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268706
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| Date: | Tuesday 5 December 2006 |
| Time: | 18:45 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Buffalo Aerial Services Ltd |
| Registration: | C-FJRH |
| MSN: | 456 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Near Chetwynd, BC (30 NM SE) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Buffalo Aerial Services Ltd. Bell 206B, C-FJRH, was working approximately 30 nm southeast of Chetwynd, BC in clear and calm weather. The helicopter approached a clearing for landing in an area that had 2 to 3 feet of snow cover. The pilot compressed the snow several times with the skid gear and when satisfied that the snow had been compacted, reduced the collective to settle the helicopter for shutdown. When the pilot opened the right door to check tail rotor clearance, the helicopter rolled to the left. The main rotor blades struck the ground and the helicopter came to rest on its right side with substantial damage to the nose, engine deck, tail boom and main rotor blades. There were no injuries to the pilot or two passengers who were seated in the front and rear left seats. The pilot contacted the company via satellite phone and when arrangements were made for pick up, the ELT was shut off. There was no post impact fire.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2006P2324
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