ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 83215
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| Date: | Thursday 11 April 2002 |
| Time: | 16:10 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-GIJI |
| MSN: | 1960 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 41 nm south of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rocky Mountain House, Albert (CYRM) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The privately owned and operated Bell 206B was on a landing approach into a confined area in rugged terrain, when it encountered gusty winds. The pilot lost control of the helicopter, and the tail rotor struck the top of a large tree. The helicopter struck the ground hard and broke up, with the two occupants sustaining serious injuries.
Sources:
1. CADORS 2002C0366
2. TSB Occurrence No: A02W0066
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Dec-2010 02:58 | slowkid | Added |
| 10-Apr-2015 19:24 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Time, Location, Departure airport, Source] |
| 12-Oct-2021 19:12 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Source] |
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