ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 87097
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| Date: | Sunday 6 May 2001 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger |
| Owner/operator: | Arctic Sunwest |
| Registration: | C-GINB |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Ekati, Northwest Territories -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
C-GINB, a Bell 206, was departing Drill Site ""G"" about 7 NM southeast of Ekati, NT with a sling load enroute to drill site ""H"". As the helicopter was lifting off the ground with a 50 foot long line, the downwash created near whiteout conditions for the pilot, who lost situational awareness. The helicopter subsequently descended onto the frozen lake, rolled and came to rest on it's side with substantial damage. The pilot was taken to a nursing station and released with no injuries. He was wearing a helmet and a 4-point harness.
Sources:
CADORS 2001C0442
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Dec-2010 14:50 | slowkid | Added |
| 30-Dec-2010 14:51 | slowkid | Updated [Location, Phase] |
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