Bell 205A helicopter damaged during precautionary landing in Saskatchewan

No fatalities • Hudson Bay, Canada

A Bell 205A helicopter sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing at Buckmayer Lake due to severe vibrations.

What happened

On June 27, 2018, at 17:13 CST, a Bell 205A helicopter, registration C-FYHD, performed a precautionary landing at Buckmayer Lake, Saskatchewan. The aircraft, operated by Transwest Air Ltd Partnership, was en route from an unspecified origin to Hudson Bay Airport (CYHB) in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, when the pilot encountered severe airframe vibrations.

The landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot was not injured during the event.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jun 2018 Bell 205 A1 accident near Hudson Bay, Canada?

A Bell 205A helicopter sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing at Buckmayer Lake due to severe vibrations.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jun 2018 Bell 205 A1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jun 2018 involved a Bell 205 A1, operated by Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By I, at Hudson Bay, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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