Bell 206B
Fox Creek — September 5, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 5, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC16WA064 |
| Event ID | 20160909X81214 |
| Location | Fox Creek |
| Country | CA |
| Coordinates | 54.07472, -117.39111 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | Bell |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 5, 2016, about 1520 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GHHU, impacted terrain during an aerial survey flight subsequent to a power loss about 12 miles southwest of Fox Creek, Alberta, Canada. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Ridge Rotors Inc. and was substantially damaged in the impact. Of the three persons on board, the pilot sustained serious injuries, one passenger sustained fatal injuries and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from Whitecourt Airport, Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, and was destined to return.
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8
Canada
Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca
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.