Incident at Lance Aux Meadows, Nfld.
Summary
1997-03-20: The pilot of the helicopter received a "low fuel" caution light and 8 seconds later the #1 engine flamed out. A successful single engine landing was carried out to a clearing near a road. After loading fuel, a test flight was conducted and the helicopter returned to service. Maintenance is checking the fuel indicators to determine their accuracy. TSB case closed.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995A0931 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-09-24 - 10:48 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Lance Aux Meadows, Nfld. |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Fuel related |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GCHC | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT |
| Operator | GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (2134) State |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Engine Type | Turbo shaft |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Fuel management |