ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73043
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| Date: | Saturday 14 August 2004 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III |
| Owner/operator: | Highland Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GLHH |
| MSN: | 51517 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Inuvik, Northwest Territories -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Calibration/Inspection |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
the pilot of the Bell 206L3 helicopter, C-GLHH, was on a pipeline route inspection east of Inuvik and trying to find a suitable landing zone in a marshy area. In anticipation of the skids sinking into the terrain and reducing the ground clearance to the stinger and tail rotor, the pilot touched down but kept some pitch on the blades while he opened the door and visually inspected the skid placement. As everything appeared satisfactory, the pilot closed the door and released the handle. The door had not latched properly, and suddenly began to swing open in the crosswind/rotor wash. Realizing there was no restraint strap on the door, and concerned about the probability of the door damaging the windshield, the pilot grabbed the door with his right hand. Simultaneously a gust of wind began to lift the helicopter before the pilot could react. The right side lifted, the left skid remaining mired in the ground, and a dynamic rollover resulted. The helicopter was substantially damaged, with the pilot and 3 passengers uninjured.
Sources:
CADORS 2004C1545
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Feb-2010 05:03 | slowkid | Added |
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