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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Robinson R44 Accident in Canada

Thorburn Lake, Canada

On July 20, 2020, a ROBINSON R44 II was involved in an aviation accident near Thorburn Lake, Canada. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Canada's investigation of a July 20, 2020, Robinson R44 helicopter accident under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Accident Notification The government of Canada informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter. The incident occurred on July 20, 2020. ## U.S. Involvement in the Investigation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada with its investigation. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Canada. No additional details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, location, or cause are provided in the source.