Occurrence
On 14 September 2021, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter was conducting a flight from Hope Bay Aerodrome (CHB3), Nunavut, to a drill camp located 8 nautical miles south-southwest of the aerodrome. The helicopter was operated by Canadian Helicopters Limited, doing business as Acasta HeliFlight Inc.
Sequence of Events
Upon landing at the drill camp, the helicopter rolled over. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, shut down the engine and exited the helicopter uninjured. However, a person on the ground was fatally injured during the occurrence.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada initiated a class 4 investigation into the event. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope; while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not include findings or recommendations. Such investigations are typically completed within 220 days.