Accident Robinson R22 Beta C-FVAW, Friday 22 August 2003
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Date:Friday 22 August 2003
Time:03:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:
Registration: C-FVAW
MSN:
Year of manufacture:1991
Engine model:Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:LA CRETE AB (CFN5) -   Canada
Phase: Landing
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The pilot of a privately owned Robinson R22, C-FVAW, was manoeuvring the helicopter off of a dolly in the vicinity of La Crete, AB, when one of the skids contacted the edge of the dolly. A dynamic rollover ensued and as a result, a bystander sustained a minor injury. The pilot was uninjured and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Sources:

CADORS 2003C1197

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