ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73874
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| Date: | Monday 20 December 2004 |
| Time: | 17:40 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger |
| Owner/operator: | Blackcomb Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GJBW |
| MSN: | 612 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | Elfin Lakes, British Columbia -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Bell 206 helicopter (C-GJBW) landed on snow at Elfin Lakes after a seating check. A two minute cool down was completed and engine shut down. Approximately one minute after engine shut down with the main and tail rotors still turning, the rear bearpaws dropped though a layer of crusted snow. The tail rotor struck the compact snow. The helicopter was slung out for repair. There were no injuries.
Sources:
CADORS 2004P2301
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Apr-2010 11:02 | slowkid | Added |
| 11-Oct-2021 17:13 | harro | Updated [Date, Time, Damage] |
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