Accident Overview
On August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain. The accident occurred near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4) in Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was registered to a private individual and was piloted by the accident pilot. The flight originated from CSD4.
Conditions and Occupants
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The helicopter carried a pilot and one passenger. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Registration
The accident aircraft was an Enstrom F28C, bearing Canadian registration C-GVQQ. The Canadian government, through the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, has jurisdiction over the investigation.
Investigation
This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further details regarding the accident may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Air Investigations Branch, Gatineau, Quebec.