2 dead in helicopter crash on B.C.’s West Coast
A helicopter crash near Knight Inlet in British Columbia has resulted in two deaths, including a pilot from West Coast Helicopters. The Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident, which occurred during forestry operations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent risks in forestry aviation and has prompted a formal safety investigation.
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a helicopter crash near Knight Inlet, on the West Coast of B.C., on Tuesday morning.
In a post on social media , West Coast Helicopters stated that a member of their work family died in the crash.
“This morning, we had a Hughes 500 operating in Loughborough Inlet for forestry operations,” the post reads.
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