ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 218999
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| Date: | Friday 23 November 2018 |
| Time: | 10:15 |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger II |
| Owner/operator: | Highland Helicopters |
| Registration: | C-GIZO |
| MSN: | 2715 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 18 nm NNE of Helmet (CBH2), BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A Bell 206B aircraft operated by Highland Helicopters, was conducting slung load operations approximately 18 nm north-northeast of Helmet (CBH2), BC with only the pilot on board. While transitioning to forward flight, the cargo net became entangled with an object on the ground. The pilot attempted to release the load from the cargo hook, however was unable to do so.
The aircraft pitched nose down and contacted terrain. The pilot evacuated the aircraft and sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
Sources:
TSB
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=21460&rfr=RchSimp.aspx
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/001124044.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Dec-2018 20:06 | harro | Added |
| 04-Dec-2018 22:02 | Geno | Updated [Cn, Source] |
| 01-Dec-2019 10:23 | TB | Updated [Source, Plane category] |
| 07-Feb-2022 12:42 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Damage] |
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