Actuality Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Just saw this about a crash at the Edson airport a couple days ago. Astar working for forestry. Any word on the cause? Judging by the video it looks like a fast downwind approach but could be other factors. https://globalnews.ca/news/9675945/alberta-wildfire-edson-airport-helicopter-crash/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Looks like vortex ring state. Downwind approach, watching the dust fly after the crash I'd say 20kts+ Just initial thought... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbot Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Kind of looks like Range Helicopters B2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206_Fan Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Airbot, It was Ranges machine. Only B2 they had I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsen Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 a sad story😦 fnf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 has anyone seen a CADORS on this yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPI Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 I was speaking with the guy who filmed it and he said a microburst happened at that moment and people on the other side of the airport were thrown to the ground. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, OPI said: I was speaking with the guy who filmed it and he said a microburst happened at that moment and people on the other side of the airport were thrown to the ground. 😲😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayHorizons Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 2 hours ago, twinstar_ca said: has anyone seen a CADORS on this yet?? CADORS is so far behind its a joke now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actuality Posted May 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 Occurrence No.: A23W0048 Occurrence Type: ACCIDENT Class: CLASS 4 Reportable Type: Date: 2023-05-04 Time: 20:02:00 MDT Region of Responsibility: WESTERN Location: CYET - EDSON Country: CANADA Province: ALBERTA Ground Injuries: Fatal: 0 Minor: 0 Serious: 0 Unknown: 0 ---------- Aircraft 1 ---------- Registration: C-FAVX Operator: Range Helicopters Inc Manufacturer: AIRBUS HELICOPTER (AH) Operator Type: COMMERCIAL Model: AS 350 B2 CARS Sub Part: 702 - AERIAL WORK Injuries: Fatal: 0 Minor: 1 Serious: 0 None: 0 Unknown: 0 Occurrence Summary: C-FAVX, a Range Helicopters Inc. Airbus Helicopters AS350-B2, was returning to the Edson airport (CYET), AB, from a staging area supporting firefighting operations to the east of Edson, AB. On approach to CYET the pilot elected to expedite his arrival routing due to incoming fixed wing air traffic. On the final approach to landing, the helicopter entered a descent that resulted in a hard landing and roll-over. The pilot survived with minor injuries; the helicopter was substantially damaged. Post impact, the engine continued to run and was subsequently shut down. The ELT activated; there was no post-impact fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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