Incident at PORT ALBERNI
Summary
1995-09-12: The Bell 206 Helicopter, engaged in seeding operations, was on the ground, running at flight idle while waiting for a load of seeds. The truck with the seeds backed towards the helicopter and backed into the turning main rotor blades. The helicopter was substantially damaged but there were no injuries.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995P0377 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-09-12 - 22:30 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | British Columbia, Canada, North America, Pacific Region, PORT ALBERNI |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off or landing whilst airborne. |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GZFT | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | FOREST INDUSTRIES FLYING TANKERS LIMITED (1705) Private |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206L 1 |
| Year Built | |
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| 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 | Collision with object |