Occurrence
On 08 September 2015, at approximately 2015 Eastern Daylight Time, an Apex Helicopters Inc. Robinson R44 helicopter (registration C GZFX, serial number 0595) departed from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, destined for the Foleyet Timber Camp, located 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The helicopter carried one pilot and one passenger. About 3.1 nautical miles northwest of the Foleyet Timber Camp, the helicopter struck trees on elevated terrain. The occupants sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was destroyed by impact forces, and there was no post-impact fire. The aircraft was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter (ELT), but no signal was transmitted or detected by search and rescue agencies.
Discovery
The aircraft was not reported missing until the following day, 09 September 2015, at approximately 1500, at which point search and rescue operations were initiated. The wreckage was discovered by a company aircraft on 11 September 2015.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) deployed a team of investigators to the accident site. This investigation is classified as a Class 3 investigation, which analyzes a limited number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.