ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268778
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| Date: | Thursday 15 March 2001 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Hughes 269B |
| Owner/operator: | Island Aero Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FRHO |
| MSN: | 440055 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victoria, BC -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter, C-FRHO, was returning to Victoria International Airport after a local flight. While proceeding to the parking area by means of a hover taxi, at a height of about 10 feet, the helicopter yawed right uncontrollably. The pilot landed the helicopter immediately, but the turning motion at touchdown resulted in substantial damage and a small fuel spill. The airport fire service responded and secured the scene. The pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured. An examination of the tail-rotor drive revealed a decoupling between the tail-rotor drive shaft and 90 degree gearbox.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
TC CADORS No.2001P0173
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