Accident At Bell Ii

[Rotorboy2]

Sexual Chocolate and 407 Driver,

 

Thanks for the info! Glad to hear no one was hurt.

[T-rex]

Aircraft Information:

 

Registration : C-GBHP Operator : KANANASKIS MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS

Manufacturer : AEROSPATIALE Operator Type: COMMERCIAL

Model : AS 350 B-2 CARs Info: 703 - AIR TAXI

Injuries: Fatal : 0 Serious : 0 Minor : 0 None : 1 Unknown : 0

 

 

Occurrence Summary :

 

A05P0044: The Kananaskis Mountain Helicopters Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 helicopter, C-GBHP was engaged in heliskiing on a glacier near Bowser Lake. As the pilot approached the glacier to pick up a party of skiers he lost visual reference due to a fog bank. As he could still see the skiers, he continued towards them but the tail contacted the ground. The tail broke off and the helicopter pitched forward and rolled over. There was no fire. The pilot, the sole occupant was uninjured.

[Skidz]

Just glad no one got hurt...

[407 Driver]

And only about 400 hours on it. What a shame.

[twinstar_ca]

that must still hurt for CW to see... so what's the scoop.. has it been slung out yet??

[Skidz]

As long as the registration plate is still intact, you can do anything, can't you ?

[Elvis]

Yep, you can basically rebuild around the data plate and with the 'wholesale' prices that the people in Fort Erie can buy parts at it will a economical rebuild.

[Skidz]

One company I visited had a very nice coffee table with a glass top. The legs were made from three Starflex units...

[204B Driver]

Hey 407 Driver I was up in Stewart flying the 407 when Ralph hit the snow and there was no one on board but him. He said his feeling were hurt that was it.

204B Driver.

Glad to hear Ralphie is OK, do you know which (if any) Ski Guide was onboard? 

RB2, Bell II is waaay up north of Smithers.....

 

North from Bell II

Bob Quinn Lake 30 miles 48 km

Tatogga 92 miles 148 km

Iskut 100 miles 161 km

Dease Lake 150 miles 241 km

Jade City 227 miles 365 km

Yukon Border 286 miles 460 km

Watson Lake 300 miles 483 km

White Horse 600 miles 965 km

Anchorage 1200 miles 1931 km

   

South from Bell II

Meziadin Junction 60 miles 96 km

Stewart 100 miles 161 km

Kitwanga 164 miles 264 km

Terrace 220 miles 354 km

Prince Rupert 310 miles 499 km

Smithers 230 miles 370 km

Prince George 500 miles 804 km

Vancouver 1000 miles 1609 km

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[blizzard]

Hey 407 Driver I was up in Stewart flying the 407 when Ralph hit the snow and there was no one on board but him.  He said his feeling were hurt that was it.

204B Driver.

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I think that Ralphy will feel a little more than sore this fall when he won't be able to find another operator to lend him a helicopter plus maybe the insurance will be a little higher.

 

I can just imagine that he was wiping off more than just snow after his escapade. There really isn't any reason in the world to have been pushed to pick up those skiers. I know that the self induced pressure is there to be the best, but at what cost!!!!

 

Don't get me wrong. I too have made my contribution to the used parts business.