Accident Hughes 369HS C-FJJO, Saturday 23 April 2011
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Date:Saturday 23 April 2011
Time:14:45 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic H500 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Hughes 369HS
Owner/operator:Hunter Helicopters Inc
Registration: C-FJJO
MSN: 1000269S
Year of manufacture:1970
Engine model:Allison 250-C20
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Category:Accident
Location:Chilliwack (CYCW) -   Canada
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A Hunter Helicopters Inc. Hughes 369HS (500C) helicopter (C-FJJO) was conducting VFR spraying operations near Chilliwack, BC when it struck the top of a tree during a turn. The pilot's vision was affected by windshield glare from the rising sun. The lower chin bubble windshield was shattered and the mount for the anti-torque control pedals was broken. The helicopter landed without further event.

Sources:

TC CADORS No.2011P0595

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft

25 June 2010 C-FJJO Hunter Helicopters Inc 0 1.6 NM N of Aldergrove sub

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