robottxt 89 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 2020-06-03 Narrative: TSB Report #A20P0019: C-GMPN, an Aerospatiale AS350-B3 operated by RCMP Air Services, was conducting policing activities 24nm SW of Houston (CAM5), BC with 3 persons on board. Also operating in the area were two RCMP operated RPAS units. During low level flight (below 300 feet AGL), the helicopter and 1 RPAS (FLIR SkyRanger R60 - 2.4 kg) collided. The helicopter suffered some initial vibration and the pilot completed a precautionary landing on a road without further incident. Maintenance staff found damage primarily to the main rotor blades along with superficial damage on the tail boom and tail rotor. The effected components were removed as per the maintenance manual for repairs or overhaul as required. The RPAS was destroyed. There were no injuries to persons in the aircraft or on the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heliian 66 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 They kept that quiet for a couple of months, pretty embarrassing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHorizons 139 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 the footage from the drone of the collision would be interesting to see. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heliian 66 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 oops, the drone was operating in meters and not feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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