1 fatality

24 Jun 2011: ROBINSON R44 II — Schefferville, Canada

Schefferville, Canada

On 24 Jun 2011, a ROBINSON R44 II was involved in an aviation accident near Schefferville, Canada. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 24, 2011, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter (C-FSKV) operated by Capital Helicopter crashed on final approach near Lac Deborah, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger fatally injured.

Accident Overview

On June 24, 2011, at approximately 0806 eastern daylight time, a Canadian-registered Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, registration C-FSKV, operated by Capital Helicopter, sustained substantial damage when it crashed during final approach to land near Lac Deborah, Schefferville, Quebec. The aircraft had departed from Schefferville, Quebec.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was fatally injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged in the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada, conducted by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Further information may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada at their offices in Gatineau, Quebec.