EUROCOPTER AS350 B2

Némisko, August 28, 2009

Event Information

DateAugust 28, 2009
Event TypeACC
LocationNémisko
CountryCA
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN09WA607
Event ID20090925X70329

Aircraft

MakeEUROCOPTER
ModelAS350 B2
Registration #C-FHAP
OperatorAbitibi Helicopters Ltd.
OwnerAbitibi Helicopters Ltd.
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On August 28, 2009, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter model AS350 B2 (AStar), s/n 3292, Canadian registration C-FHAP, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Némisko, Québec, Canada. The helicopter was substantially damaged during the subsequent forced landing to a lake shoreline. The pilot and 2 passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Government. Further information may be obtained from:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Place du Centre
200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 1K8

Phone: 1 (800) 387-3557
Fax: 1 (819) 997-2239
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

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