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ROBINSON R44 near Buttonville — 2018-09-25

Investigation ongoingCEN18WA390
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Date
2018-09-25
Location
Buttonville, CA
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
C-GMCT
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On September 25, 2018, about 1800 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, Canadian registration C-GMCT, impacted terrain while diverting due to deteriorating weather conditions near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ), Buttonville, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed from the North Bay Airport (CYYB), North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The intended destination was CYKZ.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). This report is solely for informational purposes and contains only information provided by the government of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre -- 4th Floor 200 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8 Telephone: 819-994-3741 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca Email: communications@tsb-bst.gc.ca

NTSB coding

  • VFR encounter with IMC · Enroute

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