Helicopter was involved with long line operations on a power-line construction project 11 nm SE of Key Lake, SK. After a power-line cable was moved, the long line did not release. The helicopter descended and struck the ground. The pilot was injured and was transferred to La Ronge Hospital for medical attention. The helicopter sustained substantial damage but there was no fire.

CADORS 2015C0207

Date:

21 January, 2015

Reg:

C-GJPW

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

4738

Location:

11NM SE of Key Lake, Saskatchewan

Country:

Canada

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Airspan-Helicopters