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| Date: | Sunday 5 April 2020 |
| Time: | 13:55 LT |
| Type: |  Eurocopter EC-120B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-GHBB |
| MSN: | 1091 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2000 |
| Engine model: | Turbomeca Arrius 2F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Thomas Crater, BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fort Langley (CBQ2), BC |
| Thomas Crater, BC | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately operated Eurocopter EC-120B aircraft, was conducting a leisure flight with 3 persons on board, departing from Fort Langley (CBQ2), BC. The helicopter was the first of three helicopters planning to visit Thomas Crater, BC, 39nm N of Abbotsford Airport (CYXX). On approach to the landing area, the pilot surveyed several options. He selected a location that would allow the other two aircraft to land nearby. The aircraft touched down on the snow and stabilized.
The pilot began to "pump the collective", in order to solidify the helicopter into the snow, however the LH landing gear skid broke through the snow. A dynamic rollover ensued and the helicopter came to rest on its left side with substantial damage. One person received minor injuries. The ELT did not activate.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jul-2020 10:41 | harro | Added |
| 13-Nov-2023 20:41 | harro | Updated [Other fatalities, ] |
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