You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 27 August 1997 |
| Time: | 18:15 |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas MD 520N |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | C-FPRX |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 1993 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nain NFLD -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
C-FPRX HU500n helicopter was conducting sling operations between a camp located 20 miles NW of Nain and the base at Nain. Apprx. one-half mile from Nain at an altitude 200-300 feet the engine flamed out. The Auto-Relight activated but the engine did not restart. The pilot jettisoned the sling load and entered the helicopter into autorotational flight. During the landing, the helicopter sustained damage to the skids and tail boom. TSB case closed. The company has dispatched maintenance personnel to determine the cause of the engine flame out and assess the damage. More info to follow.
Sources:
CADORS 1997A0421
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation