Accident Robinson R44 II C-FMHG, Thursday 30 September 2010
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Date:Thursday 30 September 2010
Time:20:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44 II
Owner/operator:Black Hawk Helicopters Inc.
Registration: C-FMHG
MSN:
Year of manufacture:2007
Engine model:Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Vauxhall (CEN6) -   Canada
Phase: En route
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Black Hawk Helicopters Inc. Robinson R44 II, registered as C-FMHG, had turned down wind in low level flight at Vauxhall, AB when the aircraft began to settle. The pilot tried some escape manoeuvres but they failed and the helicopter settled, resulting in a hard landing. There were no injuries to the pilot or 2 passengers. The landing gear was damaged and is being inspected by company AME's and a Transport Canada Inspector.

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