Accident at East Margaree, N.S.
Summary
1996-06-17: The helicopter was doing a fisheries patrol on the Margaree river when it struck a hydro line which crossed the river. The aircraft struck the ice of the river and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally injured and the 3 passengers were seriously injured. TSB investigating.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995A0224 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-02-25 - 17:21 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 3 |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Nova Scotia, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, East Margaree, N.S. |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off or landing whilst airborne. |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GCHN | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (2134) |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Year Built | |
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| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Events | Wire strike |