YTS Jockey Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thoughts are with Chris and Guy, everyone at Sunrise, and also with the families of the deceased. Let me know if there's anything I can do? My most sincere condolences. Nick Gagnon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 my condolences to family and friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestone Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Please note that for the most part, CADORS reports contain preliminary, unconfirmed data which can be subject to change. Record #18Cadors Number: 2011O3324 Reporting Region: Ontario Occurrence InformationOccurrence Type: Accident Occurrence Date: 2011-11-02 Occurrence Time: 1530 Z Day Or Night: day-time Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 0 Canadian Aerodrome ID: Aerodrome Name: Occurrence Location: 15NM south of Kapuskasing Province: Ontario Country: CANADA World Area: North America Reported By: NAV CANADA AOR Number: 139713-V2 TSB Class Of Investigation: 3 TSB Occurrence No: A11O0205 Aircraft InformationFlight #: Aircraft Category: Helicopter Country of Registration: CANADA Make: BELL TEXTRON - CAN Model: 206L Year Built: 1976 Amateur Built: No Engine Make: ALLISON Engine Model: 250-C20R/4 Engine Type: Turbo shaft Gear Type: Land Phase of Flight: Unknown Damage: Substantial Owner: SUNRISE HELICOPTERS INC. Operator: SUNRISE HELICOPTERS INC. (16168) Operator Type: Commercial Event InformationCollision with terrain Detail InformationUser Name: Donaldson, John Date: 2011-11-02 Further Action Required: No O.P.I.: System Safety Narrative: The Sunrise Helicopters Inc. Bell 206L helicopter (C-GDQH) was on a VFR flight from [origin and destination not reported]. NAV CANADA staff at the National Operations Centre (NOC) were advised by the Kapuskasing Fire Chief that the helicopter had crashed approximately 15NM south of Kapuskasing (49º09.5'N 082º28.1'W). Three (3) S.O.B. -- all deceased. T.S.B. Investigators are going to the scene. User Name: Donaldson, John Date: 2011-11-03 Further Action Required: No O.P.I.: System Safety Narrative: UPDATE Supplemental information received from NAV CANADA A.O.R. 139709-V2: NAV CANADA staff at Montréal ACC were advised by the flight crew of a China Airlines Boeing 747-400 series aircraft of a loud and clear ELT signal heard between 49º03'N 082º14'W and 49º30'N 083º00'W at FL360. J.R.C.C. Trenton staff advised. __________ Signal ELT fort et claire entendu par un avion entre 49º03'N 082º14'W et 49º30'N 083º00'W a FL360. RCC trenton avisé. User Name: Donaldson, John Date: 2011-11-04 Further Action Required: No O.P.I.: System Safety Narrative: UPDATE Supplemental information received from NAV CANADA A.O.R. #139713-V2: London F.I.C. staff advised that NAV CANADA services were not provided or involved. User Name: Donaldson, John Date: 2011-11-04 Further Action Required: Yes O.P.I.: System Safety Narrative: UPDATE Supplemental information received from T.S.B. Daily Notification [#A11O0205]: A Bell 206L helicopter (C-GDQH, operated by Sunrise Helicopters Inc.), crashed approximately 15NM south of the Kapuskasing Airport (CYYU), resulting in fatal injuries to the three (3) persons on board. The T.S.B. deployed two (2) investigators to the scene. The Class of Investigation was set as Class 3. Please note that for the most part, CADORS reports contain preliminary, unconfirmed data which can be subject to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southoftheborder Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'm curious why we are hearing blade fracture down here in the States and nothing up here on the Canada board, AirEvac lost a crew a few years ago and a little bird is telling me there was a run of blades made by a vendor for Bell that was suspect, coincidence? More to come. Very sad, I spent a few years flying that area years ago and enjoyed if very much. RIP fellow flyers. Life can be short SOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just looking Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I wonder if this http://www.rotor.com/rotornews/Feb12/2012-02-51_emergency.pdf is a result of this accident. i am sure this will ground a pile of aircraft. I wonder how much the Main rotor blades will go up in cost or if they even have enough blades in stock to cover this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliian Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Worldwide shortage now, better safe on the ground though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helilog56 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Very tragic and sad news.... Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co- workers of the fallen. Somehow comments of a monetary consequence regarding the aircraft seems very inappropriate . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuddenStop Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 The accident was back in novemeber helilog. this is an open forum, and this thread is not a monument. The blade connection is a valid link between the initial post identifying the crash and where it has lead to now to a pretty substantial cost prohibitive airwortiness issue. If you want to make a post honoring the dead, go to the appropriate subforum and do so. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helilog56 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well okay then Mr Moderator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuddenStop Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I wish I was a moderator for a couple reasons 1) I am here very often unlike the mods of the past 2) I'd probably have to change my attitude and follow the rules closer myself but alas that will never happen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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