2 fatalities

9 Sep 2015: Robinson R44 — Apex Helicopters Inc. — Foleyet, Canada

Foleyet, Canada

On 9 Sep 2015, a Robinson R44 UNDESIGNAT operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Foleyet, Canada. 2 people were 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 September 9, 2015, a Robinson R-44 helicopter (C-GZFX) was found in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured.

Accident

On September 9, 2015, at approximately 0015 UTC, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, registration C-GZFX, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc., was located in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The helicopter had departed the previous day, September 8, 2015, around 0100 UTC, from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, and was destined for a forestry camp near Rollo Lake, Ontario.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the occurrence. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries. No further details regarding the cause of the accident have been released by the TSB at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and any additional information can be obtained from the TSB of Canada.