Accident Bell 214B 1 C-FZVT,
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Date:Sunday 13 September 2009
Time:18:15 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic B214 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 214B 1
Owner/operator:Black Tusk Helicopter Inc
Registration: C-FZVT
MSN: 28016
Year of manufacture:1979
Engine model:Avco Lycoming T5508D
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Near Clinton, BC -   Canada
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A Black Tusk Helicopters Bell 214B-1 (C-FZVT) was bucketing, topping up water storage tanks at 6,000 feet asl. While over a tank there was a loud bang and a reduction in power. The aircraft reached a near-by pad but landed heavily, spreading the skid gear. There were no injuries. The long line was not released.

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2009P1418

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