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Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III crash near Figueira da Foz, Portugal

minor2000-08-10
Summary

A Bell 206B-3 on firefighting work rolled over while taking off at Quiaios, Figueira da Foz, when the right skid failed to come free of the ground. The pilot was unhurt and the helicopter was damaged beyond repair.

Incident details
Date
2000-08-10
Location
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Registration
CS-HCA
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
takeoff
40.2100, -8.8800
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceFlight International
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