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| Date: | Monday 26 March 2018 |
| Time: | 12:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Le Groupe Norplex Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GMDP |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sainte-Pétronille, QC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sainte-Pétronille, QC |
| Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, QC (YQB/CYQB) | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Robinson R44 helicopter, was on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight from Sainte-Pétronille, QC to Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) with just the pilot on board when, at takeoff, the right skid was stuck in the ice and the aircraft fell onto its side, causing significant damage. The pilot had a minor injury.
Sources:
CADORS 2018Q0804
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2023 16:38 | harro | Updated |
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