ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 215785
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| Date: | Saturday 15 September 2018 |
| Time: | 13:00 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Valley B Aviation |
| Registration: | C-GXMG |
| MSN: | 12940 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2009 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Ring Border, BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| well site near Ring Border, BC | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Robinson R44 II helicopter operated by Valley B Aviation, was enroute to a well site near Ring Border, BC. During the initial approach to the landing site, the pilot heard two bangs and yaw control was lost. The pilot lowered the collective to reduce the uncontrolled rotation, prior to colliding with trees. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was wearing a helmet and sustained no injuries. However, the helicopter received substantial damage. The ELT functioned and was shut off by the pilot after contacting the operator’s dispatch. A safety vest was found, along with some tail rotor blade pieces approximately 400-500 feet from the accident site. One of the cabin doors was found in the unlatched position.
Sources:
TSB
https://www.flickr.com/photos/djipibi/7209805962
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Sep-2018 19:10 | harro | Added |
| 28-Sep-2018 21:17 | Geno | Updated [Source] |
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