Helicopter was on an external load flight between 2 transmission lines 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.

CADORS 2020Q2447

Date:

12 August, 2020

Reg:

C-GNZF

Make:

Airbus

Model:

AS350

MSN:

4419

Location:

Sacré-Coeur, 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