You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Monday 20 July 2020 |
| Time: | 16:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri |
| Owner/operator: | Estrie Hélicoptères Inc |
| Registration: | C-GDMI |
| MSN: | 1066 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1999 |
| Engine model: | Turbomeca Arrius 2F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lac aux Rognons, QC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Saint-Sylvestre, QC |
| Lac aux Rognons, QC | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Eurocopter EC120B aircraft in private operation, was on a visual flight rules flight from Saint-Sylvestre, Quebec, to Lac aux Rognons, Quebec, with the pilot and 3 passengers on board. The wind was coming from the south and the pilot was to land on the north shore of the lake. He therefore made a crosswind approach and, once hovering over his landing area, turned the helicopter into the wind. The right skid became entangled in a root and the pilot lost control of the helicopter, which rolled over on its right side, striking nearby trees. All the occupants were wearing their seat-belts and there were no injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. There was no post-impact fire.
Sources:
TSB
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=527043&rfr=RchSimp.aspx
https://www.flickr.com/photos/djipibi/45457266554
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jul-2020 19:04 | harro | Added |
| 23-Jul-2020 19:22 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, ] |
| 23-Jul-2020 23:17 | Geno | Updated [Cn, Operator, Source, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation