Accident to the helicopter AS350 registered C-FLIZ operated by Silver King occured on 01/30/2017 at Kinbasket Lake [investigation led by TSB / Canada]
Perte de contrôle en lacet, collision avec un arbre, lors de l'atterrissage
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the local authorities:
The helicopter was conducting heli-ski operations north east of Golden, BC. The helicopter departed Heather Mountain Lodge with the pilot and 5 passengers on board for the south west side of Kinbasket Lake. On approach, approximately 6 feet from the ground, the helicopter experienced a reduction in tail rotor effectiveness. The helicopter began to rotate to the left and the collective was reduced to stop the rotation. The helicopter landed while rotating and the vertical fin and tail rotor impacted a tree.