As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED IN MAIN ROTOR BLADE SKIN DURING DAILY INSPECTION BY AME ON HELI-SKIING OPERATION. CRACK LOCATED 171" FROM ROOT END OF BLADE. CRACK MEASURED 15" LONG IN CHORDWISE DIRECTION. BLADE IS BEING REPLACED AND SHIPPED TO BASE. MFR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.