Accident Bell 212 C-GDVG,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 83125
 
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Date:Sunday 18 August 2002
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B212 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 212
Owner/operator:Canadian Helicopters
Registration: C-GDVG
MSN: 30762
Year of manufacture:1976
Engine model:Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Goose Bay (CYYR), NL -   Canada
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:External load operation
Departure airport:CYYR
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Canadian Helicopters Bell 212, was departing Goose Bay with a slung load. The load dragged shortly after liftoff and pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area just outside the airport perimeter, approximately 400 meters from the departure ramp. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged; there was no post impact fire.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: TSB
Report number: A02A0098
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

CADORS 2002A0481

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-Dec-2010 22:12 slowkid Added
03-Jun-2014 20:43 TB Updated [Registration, Operator, Location]
06-Jun-2014 18:58 TB Updated [Registration, Cn, Damage]

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