The helicopter contacted the ground going sideways and rolled on its starboard side. The main-rotor blades contacted the ground and broke. The crew was able to shut the engines off and exit with minor injuries. There was no fire.

CADORS 2013P1171

Date:

4 August, 2013

Reg:

C-GKHL

Make:

Kamov

Model:

Ka32

MSN:

8801

Location:

Bella Coola, BC

Country:

Canada

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

VIH-Helicopters

Link:

http://fireaviation.com/2013/08/07/kamov-ka-32-helicopter-crashes-while-fighting-wildfire-in-b-c/