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| Date: | Monday 31 March 2003 |
| Time: | 23:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Hughes 369D |
| Owner/operator: | Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd. |
| Registration: | C-GCKH |
| MSN: | 500716D |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 30 NM South of Fort Nelson, BC -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Airborne Energy Solutions McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) 369D helicopter, registration C-GCKH, was being utilized for seismic slinging. The helicopter had picked up a seismic bag on a long line and was about 175 feet above ground when the engine (Allison 250-C20B) lost power. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged in the ensuing forced landing.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2003P0315
History of this aircraft
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