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| Date: | Wednesday 27 May 1992 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Alpine Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GRNR |
| MSN: | 30999 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Invermere, BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was attempting to stop his external load from sliding down a snow-covered hill. The helicopter moved rearward and the tail rotor struck the hillside. Directional control was lost and the helicopter descended, struck the ground and rolled over.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Aug-2023 09:18 | harro | Updated |
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