Fatal Robinson R44 crash near Foleyet, Ontario

2 fatalities • Foleyet, Canada

A helicopter operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. crashed in a wooded area south of Foleyet, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On September 9, 2015, at approximately 0015 UTC, a Robinson R-44, registration C-GZFX, was discovered in a heavily wooded area roughly 17 nautical miles south of Folelyet, Ontario.

The aircraft, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc., had departed from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, on September 8, 2015, at approximately 0100. The flight was intended to proceed to a forestry camp located near Rollo Lake, Ontario.

The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and one passenger.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sep 2015 Robinson R44 UNDESIGNAT accident near Foleyet, Canada?

A helicopter operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. crashed in a wooded area south of Foleyet, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sep 2015 Robinson R44 UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sep 2015 involved a Robinson R44 UNDESIGNAT, operated by Apex Helicopters Inc., at Foleyet, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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