BELL 206L
Kapuskasing, November 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kapuskasing |
| Country | CA |
| Coordinates | 49.15000, -82.45000 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN12RA052 |
| Event ID | 20111103X60153 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L |
| Registration # | C-GDQH |
| Operator | Sunrise Helicopters Inc. |
| Owner | Sunrise Helicopters Inc. |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On November 2, 2011, about 0958 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Bell 206L helicopter, Canadian registration C-GDQH, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and 2 passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions reportedly existed in the vicinity of the accident site. The exact flight itinerary has not been established at this time.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1K8
Canada
Web site: http://www.tsb.gc.ca
This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained from 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.