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| Date: | Wednesday 17 January 2018 |
| Time: | 08:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Highland Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GOPF |
| MSN: | 3227 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chapman Lake, BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
C-GOPF, a Bell 206B operated by Highland Helicopters, was conducting a moose survey near Smithers, BC, with the pilot and three passengers on board. The helicopter landed on snow in a cut block near Chapman Lake for a rest break. A few moments after the pilot and front seat passenger exited the helicopter it tipped backward and the tail rotor struck the ground, breaking the tail rotor drive shaft. There were no injuries.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2018P0109
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