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Collision Between Bell 206L and Eurocopter AS 350 Astar at Postville, Newfoundland

and, CA

On October 3, 2007, a Bell 206L Long Ranger, C-GCHA operated by Newfoundland Helicopters Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near and, CA. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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A Bell 206L collided with a longline sling load from an AS 350 Astar during takeoff at a fuel-staging area in Postville, Newfoundland, on 03 October 2007. The Bell 206L pilot was killed, and the Astar landed safely with substantial damage.

Accident Overview and Aircraft Details On 03 October 2007, at 1000 Atlantic daylight time, a Newfoundland Helicopters Ltd. Bell 206L (registration C-GCHA, serial number 45121) collided with a longline sling load from a Universal Helicopters Newfoundland Ltd. Eurocopter AS 350 BA Astar (registration C-FHHH, serial number 1421) at a fuel-staging area south of Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Bell 206L was taking off, while the Astar was on approach to land. The Astar was carrying an empty red Tidy tank on a 90-foot longline. The collision caused the Bell 206L to break up in flight and crash near the shore of Kaipokok Bay. The sole occupant, the Bell 206L pilot, was fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed. The Astar pilot maintained control and landed safely at Postville airport without injury, though the Astar sustained substantial damage to its aft fuel tank support.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 2007 Bell 206L Long Ranger, C-GCHA accident near and, CA?

A Bell 206L collided with a longline sling load from an AS 350 Astar during takeoff at a fuel-staging area in Postville, Newfoundland, on 03 October 2007. The Bell 206L pilot was killed, and the Astar landed safely with substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 2007 Bell 206L Long Ranger, C-GCHA accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 2007 involved a Bell 206L Long Ranger, C-GCHA, operated by Newfoundland Helicopters Ltd., at and, CA.

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