ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 188857
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| Date: | Sunday 24 July 2016 |
| Time: | 11:27 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-GRAG |
| MSN: | 12039 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 13 NM West of Red Deer Forestry, AB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Calgary/Springbank, AB (CYBW) |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately registered Robinson R44 II helicopter, was conducting a VFR pleasure flight from Calgary/Springbank, AB (CYBW). The pilot attempted a landing at a location, 13 nautical miles West of Red Deer Forestry, AB (CFR7) at an elevation of 7400 feet ASL. As the aircraft slowed to a hover for the landing, the rate of descent increased and the pilot was unable to stop the descent with the application of collective. A hard landing ensued and the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The helicopter slid down a slope for a short distance and came to rest on its right side after coming in contact with bushes. There were no injuries to the pilot or the 2 passengers; however, the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The 406 ELT did not activate during the accident but was turned on by the pilot afterwards; the signal was not received by the COPAS-SARSAT system. The pilot was able to communicate on 126.7 MHz with an aircraft in the vicinity to activate an emergency response.
Sources:
TSB A16W0103
https://globalnews.ca/news/2844810/distress-signal-prompts-search-for-helicopter-in-southern-alberta/
https://www.sundreroundup.ca/article/Helicopter-occupants-emerge-from-hard-landing-unhurt-20160725
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jul-2016 17:36 | Geno | Added |
| 26-Jul-2016 18:01 | Geno | Updated [Time, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 27-Jul-2016 19:09 | Anon. | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 29-Aug-2016 11:47 | Aerossurance | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 08-Aug-2017 18:42 | harro | Updated [Registration, Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Aug-2017 18:44 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Nature, Departure airport, Damage, Narrative] |
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