3 fatalities

10 Sep 2013: MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM BO 105-S — Government Of Canada, Department Of Transport — McClure Strait, Canada

McClure Strait, Canada

On 10 Sep 2013, a MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM BO 105-S operated by Government Of Canada, Department Of Transport was involved in an aviation accident near McClure Strait, Canada. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On September 9, 2013, a Canadian Coast Guard MBB BO105-S helicopter (C-GCFU) crashed into ocean waters near McClure Strait, Canada. All three crew members were fatally injured. The TSB is investigating.

Accident

On September 9, 2013, at approximately 1845 Mountain Standard Time, a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter crashed into ocean waters near McClure Strait, Canada. The helicopter was a Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) BO105-S model, bearing Canadian registration C-GCFU. All three crew members on board were fatally injured.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is conducting an investigation into the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the engines, the National Transportation Safety Board has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

Contact Information

Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca