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Robinson R44 near Foleyet — 2015-09-09

Investigation ongoingCEN15WA454
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Date
2015-09-09
Location
Foleyet, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Registration
C-GZFX
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 9, 2015, about 0015 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R-44, C-GZFX, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. was found in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter departed on September 8, 2015, about 0100, from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, and was destined to a forestry camp near Rollo Lake Ontario. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Canada. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada Place du Centre 200 Promenade du Portage 4th Floor Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8 Telephone: 514-633-2952 Facsimile: 514-928-5809 E-mail: airops@tsb.bst-bst.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the TSB of Canada.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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