Accident at SPEARMINT GLACIER (WHISTLER)
Summary
1996-01-28: During the approach for landing at 8,000 feet ASL, the pilot of the Bell 205 helicopter encountered a whiteout-like condition in swirling snow. He lost visual reference and touched down hard, resulting in damage to the skid-gear. There were no injuries.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996P0032 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-01-28 - 21:00 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | British Columbia, Canada, North America, Pacific Region, SPEARMINT GLACIER (WHISTLER) |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Other,Abnormal runway contact |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Helicopter
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | FMQN | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | CAMPBELL HELICOPTERS LTD. (5314) Commercial |
| Make |
BELL |
| Model | 205A 1 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | |
| 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 | Weather - visibility,Hard landing |