ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268803
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| Date: | Sunday 22 December 2013 |
| Time: | 19:17 UTC |
| Type: |  Sikorsky S-76A |
| Owner/operator: | 7506406 Canada Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GIMV |
| MSN: | 76005 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30S |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The 7506406 Canada Inc, Ornge S76A, C-GIMV had been dispatched to a private residence. The helicopter entered a high hover to blow away snow accumulation at the scene. During the manoeuvre a white out condition was created. The main rotor contacted trees. Control of the helicopter was maintained and a landing was performed immediately. There were no injuries. The helicopter sustained damage to all 4 rotor blades
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2013O3763
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