ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 83274
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| Date: | Thursday 30 May 2002 |
| Time: | 20:36 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III |
| Owner/operator: | Remote Helicopters Ltd. |
| Registration: | C-GRMH |
| MSN: | 51003 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Mariana Lake near House River, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | House River, Alberta |
| House River, Alberta | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Bell 206L3 helicopter was returning to the House River, AB Fire Base to refuel when the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. As the pilot was attempting to autorotate into a clearing, he noticed a power line crossing the clearing. The helicopter crashed into the trees when he turned to avoid the power line. The pilot was not injured, although the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Sources:
1. CADORS 2002C0588
2. TSB Occurrence No:A02W0092
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 2 July 1987 | N2123X | Air Services International | 0 | Benson, AZ |  |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Dec-2010 11:28 | slowkid | Added |
| 10-Apr-2015 19:29 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Time, Registration, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source] |
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