ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 342941
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 October 2006 |
| Time: | 18:35 |
| Type: |  Bell 206L |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GNLK |
| MSN: | 46601 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Approx. 53:20N 61:01W near Goose Bay -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Canadian Helicopters Ltd. Bell 206L, C-GNLK, was landing at a remote site (53:20N 61:01W) adjacent to the Churchill River, NL. During the landing flare the tail rotor came in contact with the water. The pilot completed the landing safely without further damage to the machine; no injury to occupants. After shutdown an inspection of the tail rotor revealed that one blade had been bent during the event. Maintenance personnel were being flown in to effect repairs on the helicopter., 2006-10-18 - Canadian Helicopters Bell 206L experienced a tail rotor strike on water near Goose Bay on the Churchill River. One blade was bent and will be replaced. There was no loss of control and no injuries. TSB Case Closed.
Sources:
CADORS 2006A0877
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 11 May 1998 | C-GNLK | 0 | Mud Lake, near Goose Bay | |
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| 17 July 2009 | C-GNLK | Canadian Helicopters | 2 | Nunavik, Quebec | |
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