ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 342811
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| Date: | Thursday 24 July 1997 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Fireweed Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FNIQ |
| MSN: | 1743 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 60 nm North of Dawson, Yukon -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the Bell 206B helicopter had departed an exploration camp after delivering supplies, and was going to pick up two workers at a site about three miles west of the camp. In cruise flight, at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level (agl), the engine (Allison 250C20) suddenly failed. During the autorotation the pilot stretched the glide in order to cross a creek to a level landing area. The rotor rpm decreased resulting in a loss of lift, and at touchdown the left skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The pilot reported that the engine had failed without any unusual noises or instrument indications, and that there was adequate fuel on board. There were no injuries, but the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
CADORS 1997C0485
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Oct-2023 19:22 | harro | Updated |
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