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Old 5th Apr 2007, 23:27
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Hi:

Heli Jet airways had a lioghtning strike, I'm guessing 7 or 8 years ago.

They operate a schedule service between Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia using Sikorsky S-76 A aircraft.

I don't remember all the details, but they were hit in cruise(I think) . The aircraft was grounded for about a year after. The gear boxes all had to be rebuilt becuse of arcing on the gear teeth.

Sorry I can't help you with more details. Maybe if you sent them an e-mail they could probably fill you in.

http://http://www.helijet.com/about/about.php?pageID=51
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