ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268728
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 July 2012 |
| Time: | 17:50 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Sunrise Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GENL |
| MSN: | 2505 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 85 NM E of Saskatoon near Dafoe -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Sunrise Helicopters Bell 206B, C-GENL, was being used to spray fungicide near Dafoe, SK. The helicopter had just lifted off the mixing truck platform with a partial spray load, and was turning when it was affected by a gust of wind. The spray boom contacted the ground and pilot immediately noticed a severe vibration throughout the aircraft. The pilot commenced an autorotation into the field and landed upright, however the tail boom was severed and the main rotor blades and spray boom were damaged. The pilot was not injured.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2012C2707
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