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August 5, 2009 · Enstrom F28 C · C-GVQQ
Mont Laurier, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mont Laurier, CA
Aircraft
Enstrom F28 C
Tail Number
C-GVQQ
Operator
Private
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA506
On August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4), Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident flight originated from CSD4. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Air Investigations Branch Gatineau, Quebec Canada
Full Narrative
On August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4), Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident flight originated from CSD4. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Air Investigations Branch Gatineau, Quebec Canada
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 UTC
Nearest AirportMont Laurier, Quebec, Canada (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom F28 C
Tail NumberC-GVQQ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPrivate
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-E1AD · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC