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Bailey Helicopters AS350-B2 Strikes Mountain Ravine in British Columbia

Terrace, British Columbia 14 nm W, CA

On June 1, 2012, an Eurocopter AS350-B2 (Helicopter), C-FBHN operated by Bailey Helicopters Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Terrace, British Columbia 14 nm W, CA. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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A Bailey Helicopters Eurocopter AS350-B2, registration C-FBHN, struck a snow-covered mountain ravine during a training flight, resulting in no survivors and aircraft destruction.

Occurrence Details

On the day of the accident, a Bailey Helicopters Limited Eurocopter AS350-B2 (registration C-FBHN, serial number 3763) departed Terrace Airport at 0754 Pacific Daylight Time for a local mountain training flight. On board were 2 pilots and 1 aircraft maintenance engineer.

At 0841, the helicopter struck the snow-covered side of a mountain ravine at an elevation of about 4000 feet above sea level in daylight conditions. The impact activated the 406-megahertz emergency locator transmitter, which initiated search activities. A local commercial helicopter operator located the accident site approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes later.

There was no fire. The aircraft was destroyed, and there were no survivors.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 3 investigation into the occurrence. This classification involves analyzing a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 2012 Eurocopter AS350-B2 (Helicopter), C-FBHN accident near Terrace, British Columbia 14 nm W, CA?

A Bailey Helicopters Eurocopter AS350-B2, registration C-FBHN, struck a snow-covered mountain ravine during a training flight, resulting in no survivors and aircraft destruction.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 2012 Eurocopter AS350-B2 (Helicopter), C-FBHN accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 2012 involved an Eurocopter AS350-B2 (Helicopter), C-FBHN, operated by Bailey Helicopters Limited, at Terrace, British Columbia 14 nm W, CA.

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