Helicopter collision with terrain near Nelson, British Columbia

Casualties unknown • Nelson Airport (CZNL), British Columbia, 10 NM NNW, CA

An AS 350 B2 helicopter operated by High Terrain Helicopters Ltd crashed into terrain near Nelson Airport, resulting in injuries to two people.

What happened

On 13 February 2026, an AS 350 B2 helicopter, registered as part of the High Terrain Helicopters Ltd fleet, struck terrain during a flight in British Columbia. The incident occurred roughly 10 nautical miles north-north of the Nelson Airport. Following the impact, search and rescue teams located and recovered the two occupants from the aircraft. Both individuals sustained injuries during the accident.

The investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) initiated a Class 3 investigation to analyze the safety issues surrounding this occurrence. Investigators are working to determine the specific circumstances that led to the aircraft making contact with the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2026-02-13 AS 350 B2 (helicopter), C-GYGK accident near Nelson Airport (CZNL), British Columbia, 10 NM NNW, CA?

An AS 350 B2 helicopter operated by High Terrain Helicopters Ltd crashed into terrain near Nelson Airport, resulting in injuries to two people.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2026-02-13 involved a AS 350 B2 (helicopter), C-GYGK, operated by High Terrain Helicopters Ltd, at Nelson Airport (CZNL), British Columbia, 10 NM NNW, CA.

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