# SDR CA980504003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 212015501005
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 1,688 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT LANDED TOO CLOSE TO A TREE.  TREE STRIKE RESULTED IN DENTS TO BOTH BLADES NEAR THE TIPS.

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