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| Date: | Wednesday 15 December 1999 |
| Time: | 07:30 |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas MD 520N |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | C-FCPS |
| MSN: | |
| Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
| Engine model: | Allison 25 Series |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Calgary, AB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of Hawk 1, an MD 500N helicopter with 2 passengers, was lifting off from an FBO at Calgary International Airport for a night patrol when he heard a loud bang. He landed the helicopter immediately and after inspection, it was revealed that the aft left main cross tube on the landing gear had failed. OPI - System Safety UPDATE: Occurrence upgraded to Accident.
Sources:
CADORS 1999C1038
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