ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 345672
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| Date: | Saturday 26 August 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators |
| Registration: | C-GJSD |
| MSN: | 883 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | nr Wakaw, SK -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Bell 206B helicopter operated by Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators, was conducting aerial application on a field with only the pilot on board. During an application pass, the helicopter struck a powerline and then collided with terrain. The pilot did not receive any injury and the helicopter was substantially damaged. There was no post-impact fire.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Sep-2023 08:58 | harro | Added |
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