Bell 206B helicopter crash near Fort McMurray

2 fatalities • Fort McMurray, Canada

A Bell 206B helicopter operated by Aurora Helicopters Ltd. crashed north of Fort McMurray, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On May 29, 2013, at approximately 11:10 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration C-FZWB, crashed approximately 75 nautical miles north of Fort Mc．McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The aircraft was owned and operated by Aurora Helicopters Ltd., doing business as Wood Buffalo Helicopters.

The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 2013 BELL 206B accident near Fort McMurray, Canada?

A Bell 206B helicopter operated by Aurora Helicopters Ltd. crashed north of Fort McMurray, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 2013 BELL 206B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 2013 involved a BELL 206B, operated by Wood Buffalo Helicopters, at Fort McMurray, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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