| Date: | Monday 15 June 2009 |
| Time: | 22:50 UTC |
| Type: | Bell 204B |
| Owner/operator: | Ultra Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GAPJ |
| MSN: | 2012 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming T5311B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Easterville (CKM6) -
Canada
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Destination airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: | Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Narrative:A Bell 204 with 2 people on board and operated by Ultra Helicopters, was involved in forest fire suppression near Easterville, MB. The pilot noticed smoke in the cockpit as well as smoke coming from the rear of the machine, so the pilot diverted to the Easterville airfield. The helicopter was eventually consumed by fire with the tail boom severed. The two occupants exited the helicopter and there were no injuries.
Accident investigation:
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| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Report number: | A09C0087 |
| Status: | Investigation completed |
| Duration: | 8 months |
| Download report: | Final report
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Sources:
TC CADORS No.2009C1475
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