ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73542
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| Date: | Monday 7 June 2004 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger |
| Owner/operator: | Pacific Western Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GPWJ |
| MSN: | 2240 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Klastline Plateau BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
The Bell 206 helicopter (C-GPWJ) was being used to sling equipment into a mining camp south of Dease Lake. During one takeoff, after releasing the slung load, the tether moved aft and contacted the tail rotor. The helicopter landed hard and the main rotor chopped off the tail section. There were no injuries.
Sources:
CADORS 2004P0934
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2010 01:53 | slowkid | Added |
| 01-Aug-2015 19:33 | TB | Updated [Location, Plane category] |
| 10-Oct-2023 06:07 | Anon. | Updated [[Location, Plane category]] |
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