C-GOPK, a Highland Helicopters Bell 206 B departed Williams Lake (CYWL) and was carrying out scanning operations over a logged area about 112 nm NW of Prince George when the helicopter spun to the left and descended into the ground. The helicopter was destroyed, the pilot was injured, but the 2 passengers appeared to have no injuries. All 3 were taken to hospital in Fort St. James, BC. There was no post impact fire. The 406 Emergency Locator Transmitter activated
CADORS 2016P0618
- Date
- May 4, 2016
- Reg
- C-GOPK
- Make
- Bell
- Model
- B206
- MSN
- 3247
- Location
- 40 NM N Fort St James, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Operator
- Highland-Helicopters
- Link 1
- http://www.wltribune.com/news/379249671.html
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