Casualties unknown

2021-09-14: Bell 206L-1 (helicopter), C-GIKX — Canadian Helicopters Limited, (dba Acasta HeliFlight Inc.) — Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut, 8 NM SSW, CA

Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut, 8 NM SSW, CA

On September 14, 2021, a Bell 206L-1 (helicopter), C-GIKX operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited, (dba Acasta HeliFlight Inc.) was involved in an aviation accident near Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut, 8 NM SSW, CA. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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On 14 September 2021, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited (Acasta HeliFlight Inc.) rolled over while landing at a drill camp near Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut. The pilot was uninjured, but a person on the ground sustained fatal injuries.

Occurrence

On 14 September 2021, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter was conducting a flight from Hope Bay Aerodrome (CHB3), Nunavut, to a drill camp located 8 nautical miles south-southwest of the aerodrome. The helicopter was operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited, doing business as Acasta HeliFlight Inc.

Sequence of Events

Upon landing at the drill camp, the helicopter rolled over. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, shut down the engine and exited the helicopter uninjured. However, a person on the ground was fatally injured during the occurrence.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada initiated a class 4 investigation into the event. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope; while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not include findings or recommendations. Such investigations are typically completed within 220 days.