ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 23120
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| Date: | Sunday 24 September 2006 |
| Time: | 18:11 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 204B |
| Owner/operator: | Heli-Lift International |
| Registration: | C-GSHK |
| MSN: | 2067 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 18 NM W of Stony Rapids (CYSF), Saskatchewan -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The Heli-Lift International Bell 204B helicopter, C-GSHK, was on contract to support drilling operations in the vicinity of Stoney Rapids, Saskatchewan. The pilot was transporting drill equipment to a new drill site by long line. Shortly after take-off, there was a reported problem with a door on the helicopter and the pilot released the external load. Approximately one minute later, a loud crash was heard and black smoke was evident from a site approximately 4 km to the west of the drill site that was being dismantled. The pilot suffered fatal injuries. The helicopter incurred damage from impact forces and the effects of a post-crash fire.
Findings as to Causes and Contributing Factors
1. The pilot's left-side bubble door opened during flight, likely because it was not closed and properly latched.
2. In the pilot's preoccupation with the open door, it is likely that he allowed the helicopter to enter a low-g condition, which led to mast bumping and the in-flight breakup of the helicopter.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
2006C2517
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2008 01:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 11-Oct-2021 16:46 | harro | Updated [Date, Cn, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
| 11-Oct-2021 16:46 | harro | Updated [Time] |
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