Accidents
Fatal Bell 212 Crash Tied To Defective Pin
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has linked the fatal crash of a 1979 Bell 212 to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin.
The fatal crash of this 1979 Bell 212 helicopter has been linked to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin, according to Canada’s Transportation Safety Board. (Photo: TSB)
The fatal crash of this 1979 Bell 212 helicopter has been linked to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin, according to Canada’s Transportation Safety Board. (Photo: TSB)

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has tied the fatal crash of a 1979 Bell 212 on June 28, 2021, to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin, resulting in the in-flight breakup of the helicopter. The aircraft, operated by Yellowhead Helicopters, had accumulated 29,627 fight hours when it crashed near Evansburg, Alberta while supporting firefighting operations. The sole occupant pilot was killed and a post-impact fire destroyed the helicopter. 


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