28-May-12 C-GHDF Bell 206B Whistle Bend, Canada

Helicopter under contract to the City of Whitehorse for mosquito control work was flying low level when it hit wires – pilot was blinded by the sunshine during a turn.  Pilot put 206 down safely in a creek.  No damage to helicopter or injury to pilot.  400 properties temporarily without power.  CADAORS 2012C2112

Date:
28 May, 2012
Reg:
C-GHDF
Make:
Bell
Model:
B206
MSN:
3141
Location:
Whistle Bend, near Whitehorse, Yukon
Country:
Canada
Civil / Military:
Civil
Operator:
Heli-Dynamics
Link:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/05/28/north-helicopter-crash-whitehorse.html

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