EUROCOPTER AS-350-B2
Pickle Lake, Ontario, December 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pickle Lake, Ontario |
| Country | CA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11WA269 |
| Event ID | 20110406X32218 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS-350-B2 |
| Registration # | C-FORS |
| Operator | Forest Helicopters |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On December 10, 2010, about 0900 eastern standard time, a Canadian registered Eurocopter AS-350-B2, C-FORS, operated by Forest Helicopters, sustained substantial damage during an autorotation landing after a loss of engine power during takeoff near Pickle Lake, Ontario. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight departed Pickle Lake on a local flight about 0825.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
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This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government 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.