Incident at east of Cartwright, Labrador
Summary
1997-03-25: While towing an instrument designed to measure ice, the engine failed. The pilot carried out a forced landing. The pilot reports that just prior to the failure the engine temperatures were higher than normal, followed by a loud rumbling noise and bang. Maintenance will advise of the cause of the engine failure when it has been determined. TSB case close.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0307 |
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| Occurrence Type | Incident |
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| Occurred At | 1996-03-12 - 14:15 |
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| Fatalities | 0 |
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| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, east of Cartwright, Labrador |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [powerplant] |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GLSH | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS NEWFOUNDLAND LIMITED |
| Operator | UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS NEWFOUNDLAND LIMITED (316) Commercial |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 206L |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Engine Type | Turbo shaft |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Engine failure |