ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268758
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| Date: | Tuesday 28 December 2010 |
| Time: | 21:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 205A 1 |
| Owner/operator: | Mustang Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GFRE |
| MSN: | 30185 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming T5317A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 20NM N of Revelstoke -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During landing at a refueling site, the Mustang Helicopters Bell 205A 1 (C-GFRE), pilot lost visual reference in blowing snow and the main rotor blades struck a refueling tank. The helicopter was substantially damaged, but the pilot was not injured. No fire started from the collision.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2010P1955
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