Incident
On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the accident.
Aircraft and Occupants
The helicopter, registered as C-GEBY, was a Robinson R44 model. The pilot and three passengers were on board and sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. As of the source report, no probable cause has been determined. Further information is expected to be released by the TSB.
Aftermath
The TSB is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. No additional details about the weather, pilot experience, or maintenance history have been provided in the available source.