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| Date: | Wednesday 18 July 2018 |
| Time: | 19:25 UTC |
| Type: |  Aerospatiale AS 350BA |
| Owner/operator: | Hélicoptères Transit Ltée |
| Registration: | C-FHHH |
| MSN: | 1421 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1985 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming LTS-101-600A-3A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 50 nm SE of Lebel-sur-Quévillon (CSH4), QC -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter operated by Helicoptères Transit, was operating under a contract with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) to transport firefighters in and out of their assigned area. The pilot landed the helicopter in a remote staging area established for fire #368, located 50 nm South East of Lebel-sur-Quévillon (CSH4), QC, in order to pick up firefighters. While lowering the collective lever and awaiting for firefighters to board, the tail rotor impacted a 2 to 3 inch wood log, which immediately caused noticeable vibrations. The pilot shut the engine down, and subsequent inspection revealed substantial impact damage to the tail rotor blades. Repairs were carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and the aircraft was returned to service a few days later. The selected landing site was reportedly unprepared and covered with fallen wood debris.
Sources:
CADORS 2018Q2889
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 18 July 1999 | C-FHHH | 0 | Crescent Creek, AB 25 Mi W of Nordegg | |
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| 10 January 2008 | C-FHHH | Universal Helicopters Newfoundland Ltd. | 0 | Kenmount Road, St. John´s, Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2023 16:37 | harro | Updated |
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