Bell 206B
Flatlands — September 4, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN16WA358 |
| Event ID | 20160907X40243 |
| Location | Flatlands |
| Country | CA |
| Coordinates | 47.98306, -66.88306 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | Bell |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 4, 2016, about 1600 Atlantic Daylight Time, a Bell model 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GVJT, serial number 3492, collided with power lines during cruise flight before crashing into the Restigouche River near Flatlands, New Brunswick, Canada. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The remaining passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was registered to and operated by 9288-1523 Québec Incorporated. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight from Charlo Airport (CYCL), Charlo, New Brunswick, to Rivière-du-Loup Airport (CYRI), Québec.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Government. Further information may be obtained from:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th Floor
Gatineau, Québec
K1A 1K8
Phone: +1 819-994-3741
Fax: +1 819-997-2239
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.