Struck power cables on climb out of field.  The severed cables caused a small fire.  Helicopter landed very heavily on its skids, starboard skid low  CADAORS ref 2012C4146

Date:

19 September, 2012

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

Location:

Lethbridge, Alberta - 5 NM E of Cowley near the Oldman River

Country:

Canada

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/unhurt+after+helicopter+hits+power+line+near+Cowley+crashes+flames/7269335/story.html