The helicopter, being flown by an experienced pilot, was approaching MV Asterix’s landing pad in daylight and relatively calm conditions. As it hovered over the deck the helicopter appeared to suddenly drop about two metres, hitting the deck, military sources noted. No serious injuries were reported. Tail rotor  damage

Date:

18 February, 2019

Make:

Sikorsky

Model:

S92

Location:

Pacific Ocean "West of Kauai, Hawaii" but not specified any more accurately. Ship now sailing to Guam, suggests it was nearer Guam than Hawaii

Country:

US-Hawaii

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Royal-Canadian-Air-Force

Link:

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/supply-ship-carrying-damaged-rcaf-cyclone-helicopter-headed-to-guam

Link:

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cyclone-helicopter-experiences-hard-landing-on-asterix-supply-ship

Link:

https://twitter.com/CFOperations/status/1097988281168420865