ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73021
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| Date: | Sunday 25 July 2004 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 206 |
| Owner/operator: | Delta Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-FDYO |
| MSN: | 994 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Zama Lake, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
the Delta Helicopters Bell 206B, C-FDYO, was engaged in forest fire infra-red scanning. While maneuvering at low level to return to a hot spot, the helicopter yawed uncontrollably to the right, completing a number of rotations before settling into small trees. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot sustained serious soft tissue injuries to his back and the passenger received minor injuries. An ELT signal was received by RCC, and Alberta Forest Protection Service flight following reported the overdue helicopter. The occupants were unable to contact anyone on three different radios, however they were located approximately one hour later by another helicopter working on the same fire.
Sources:
CADORS 2004C1380
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Feb-2010 21:43 | slowkid | Added |
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