Air transportation safety investigation A21C0088

TSB has completed this investigation. The report was published on 23 March 2022.

Table of contents

    Rollover upon landing
    Canadian Helicopters Limited, (dba Acasta HeliFlight Inc.)
    Bell 206L-1 (helicopter), C-GIKX
    Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut, 8 NM SSW

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    The occurrence

    On , a Bell 206L-1 helicopter operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited (doing business as Acasta HeliFlight Inc.), was conducting a flight from Hope Bay Aerodrome (CHB3), Nunavut to a drill camp located 8 nautical miles south-southwest of the aerodrome. Upon landing, the helicopter rolled over. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, shut down the engine and exited the helicopter uninjured. A person on the ground was fatally injured.

    Media materials

    News release

    2022-03-23

    Investigation report: Dynamic rollover near Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut
    Read the news release

    Investigation information

    Map showing the location of the occurrence

    A21C0088

    Rollover upon landing
    Canadian Helicopters Limited, (dba Acasta HeliFlight Inc.)
    Bell 206L-1 (helicopter), C-GIKX
    Hope Bay Aerodrome, Nunavut, 8 NM SSW

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    Class of investigation

    This is a class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope, and while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 220 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.

    TSB investigation process

    There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation

    1. Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
    2. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
    3. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.

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