ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268777
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| Date: | Friday 16 October 2009 |
| Time: | 19:37 UTC |
| Type: |  Eurocopter EC 130B4 |
| Owner/operator: | Finnair Ltd |
| Registration: | C-GMVR |
| MSN: | 4318 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Turbomeca ARRIEL 2B1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Manuel Canyon, BC -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Finnair Eurocopter EC-130B helicopter (C-GMVR) was performing power line sock line stringing operations in Manuel Canyon when the main rotor struck a steel tower. The pilot immediately flew away to the west of the power line and when clear of all ground crew operated the emergency mechanical hook release. He then made a precautionary landing on a nearby road. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2009P1650
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