ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 231828
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| Date: | Saturday 7 December 2019 |
| Time: | 08:40 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | Stephen Bros. Contracting Ltd |
| Registration: | C-GFYD |
| MSN: | 12213 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 1.5 nm SSW of Vanderhoof Airport, BC (CAU4) -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| 1.5 nm SSW of Vanderhoof, BC (CAU4) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, was conducting a flight near Vanderhoof Airport (CAU4), British Columbia, to land on a flat-bed truck for transport with only the pilot on board. After the helicopter landed on the truck deck and power was reduced, it began to rotate to the right. To prevent falling off the deck, the pilot increased power and lifted off the truck. The helicopter began to spin, tipped onto its right hand side and impacted the ground on the right front quarter of the helicopter. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The ELT was activated. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Dec-2019 20:01 | harro | Added |
| 21-Jan-2020 08:01 | RobertMB | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Operator, Location, Nature, Narrative] |
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