Helicopter was on an external load flight between 2 transmission lines in the Sacré-Coeur, QC, area when the main rotor contacted and severed an electrical cable. The pilot felt vibrations and immediately deposited and released the external load on the ground. The aircraft has been positioned away from the load, where it has landed safely. The main rotor was damaged and there were no injuries.

Date:

12 August, 2020

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

4419

Location:

3.2 NM NW of Les Bergeronne, Quebec

Country:

Canada

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Canadian-Helicopters

Link:

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/cadors-screaq/rd.aspx?cnum=2020Q2447

Link:

C-GNZF