The helicopter landed on a gravel bar about 15 nm west of Nanaimo Airport, BC (CYCD). Shortly after landing the pilot engaged the cyclic control lock and exited the helicopter to take a photograph with the engine running and rotors turning. After re-entering the helicopter, it was lifted off into a hover with the cyclic control lock still engaged. The aircraft rolled over and was substantially damaged.
CADORS 2015P1638
- Date
- August 18, 2015
- Model
- Safari
- Location
- about 15 nm west of Nanaimo Airport, BC
- Country
- Canada
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Link 1
- http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/home-built-helicopter-crashes-near-nanaimo-two-aboard-walk-away-1.2034683
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