Accident at Ponton, Manitoba
Summary
1997-04-01: The pilot of the Bell 206B Jetranger Helicopter, C-GAHX, while departing for a local charter flight, chose to depart under a nearby power line. During the initial climbout after lifting off, one of the main rotor blades struck and severed a secondary power line that was smaller and lower than the higher main lines. The pilot managed to maintain control and carry out a landing. There were no injuries, however, there was substantial damage to the main rotor system.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995C0394 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-10-30 - 14:00 |
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| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
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| Geographic Location | Manitoba, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, Ponton, Manitoba |
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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 | GAHX | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | CUSTOM HELICOPTERS LTD |
| Operator | CUSTOM HELICOPTERS LTD. (3207) Commercial |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Engine Type | Turbo shaft |
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| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Wire strike |