Accident to the Bell 429 registered C-GCQS on 01/09/2022 at Puvirnituq (Canada)

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Canadian authorities:

While performing slinging operation the helicopter during stationary flight, pilot lost yaw control.

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General information
Local date	01/09/2022
Responsible entity	Canada - TSB
State or area of occurrence	Canada
Location	Near Puvirnituq AD
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Destroyed
Occurrence class	Accident
File number	BEA2026-0088

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Helicopter - Large helicopter
Operator	Canada - Gouvernement Du Quebec, Service Aerien Gouvernemental
Manufacturer / Model	BELL - 429
Aircraft Registration	C-GCQS
State of registry	Canada
Last departure point	Canada - CYPX (YPX) : Puvirnituq, Que.
Planned destination	Canada - CYPX (YPX) : Puvirnituq, Que.
Flight phase	Manoeuvring
Serial number	57268
Operator Type AG	Government agency
Operation Type	Specialised Operations (Aerial Work) - Construction/Sling load

BEA is the French air safety investigation authority for civil aviation. The sole objective of the investigation is to improve air safety. It is intended neither to apportion blame nor to assess responsiblity.