Helicopter collision with terrain near Camrose, Alberta

Casualties unknown • Camrose Aerodrome, Alberta, 23 NM ESE, CA

A Bell 206B helicopter engaged in a wildlife survey crashed into terrain in Alberta, resulting in serious injuries to all four people on board.

What happened

On the morning of 23 January 2022, a Bell 206B helicopter, operated by Delta Helicopters Ltd., was conducting an aerial wildlife survey in Alberta. The aircraft, registered as C-XXXX (Note: source did not provide specific registration, only operator), was flying approximately 23 nautical miles east south east of Camrose Aerodrome. About 75 minutes after the flight began, the helicopter struck the ground. The impact involved one pilot and three passengers. While there was no fire following the collision, the aircraft's 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter was triggered by the event. All four occupants suffered serious injuries.

The investigation

The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the event. This type of investigation is limited in scope and focuses on the immediate circumstances surrounding the occurrence. The investigation examined the flight path, the timing of the terrain impact, and the activation of the emergency locator transmitter.

Probable cause

The source material does not provide a specific cause for the collision with terrain, as the investigation was a Class 4 limited-scope inquiry.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-01-23 Bell 206B JetRanger II (helicopter), C-FCQJ accident near Camrose Aerodrome, Alberta, 23 NM ESE, CA?

A Bell 206B helicopter engaged in a wildlife survey crashed into terrain in Alberta, resulting in serious injuries to all four people on board.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-01-23 involved a Bell 206B JetRanger II (helicopter), C-FCQJ, operated by Delta Helicopters Ltd., at Camrose Aerodrome, Alberta, 23 NM ESE, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?