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| Date: | Saturday 9 July 2022 |
| Time: | 07:40 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | Hanley Heli Service |
| Registration: | C-FOBO |
| MSN: | 1729 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Bradwell Saskatchewan, MB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Robinson R44 helicopter operated by Hanley Heli Service, was conducting an aerial application flight near Bradwell Saskatchewan, MB. The helicopter departed from a road to spray an adjacent wheat field, loaded with 30 gallons of chemical. During the initial application pass, in a westerly direction, the helicopter struck a powerline and the pilot conducted a hard landing straight ahead. The pilot was not injured; however, the helicopter sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Aug-2022 09:44 | harro | Added |
| 10-Aug-2022 09:45 | harro | Updated |
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