No fatalities

2 Sep 2015: BELL 206B — Heli-Nord — Sept-Iles, Canada

Sept-Iles, Canada

On 2 Sep 2015, a BELL 206B operated by Heli-Nord was involved in an aviation accident near Sept-Iles, Canada. No fatalities were reported. 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 September 2, 2015, a Bell 206B helicopter (C-GYBK) crashed about 19 miles north of Sept-Îles, Quebec, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot, serious injuries to two passengers, and fatal injuries to two passengers.

Overview

On September 2, 2015, at approximately 1345 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter registered as C-GYBK to Canada impacted terrain roughly 19 miles north of Sept-Îles, Quebec. The aircraft was occupied by five individuals at the time of the accident.

Occupants

Among the five occupants, the pilot sustained minor injuries. Two passengers suffered serious injuries, and the remaining two passengers received fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is conducting an investigation into the incident. Further details may be provided by the TSB upon conclusion of their inquiry.