Accident at Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan
Summary
1997-03-21: The Bell B206L1 Longranger Helicopter had just disembarked two firefighters and some equipment at a temporary helipad that was constructed from logs. During the subsequent lift-off the helicopter rolled over and struck the ground. The pilot managed to egress from the helicopter before it was consumed by the post-crash fire. The helicopter was destroyed, but the pilot escaped with no significant injuries.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995C0176 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-05-29 - 20:50 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Saskatchewan, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Loss of control - ground |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | FMZE | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | NORTH CENTRAL HELICOPTERS LTD |
| Operator | NORTH CENTRAL HELICOPTERS LTD. (5309) Commercial |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206L 1 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Turbo shaft |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Roll over |