Labpilot
19th Jul 2002, 12:09
Canadian Forces helicopter goes down in Labrador
Last Updated Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:08:36
GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR - A Canadian Forces helicopter crashed in Labrador late Thursday night.
There were four people on board the Griffon helicopter. A spokesman for Canadian Forces says there's no word yet on the condition of the pilot and three crew. Lt.-Cmdr. Denise Laviolette said "At this time we're not providing any information. Part of the process when things happen is to make sure that the family members have been notified of the incident prior to putting out information on individuals."
The Griffon was found in a wooded area about 45 kilometres northwest of Goose Bay.
The helicopter was returning from an aborted search and rescue mission when it suddenly lost contact with its base.
It was looking for an overdue boat in the Hopedale area in northern Labrador.
The missing boat arrived safely at Davis Inlet so the search was called off at 3:40 p.m. ET.
About 50 minutes later the Halifax centre was advised that the chopper had gone down.
Another sad day for Canadian SAR crews. Tragically, the latest news is that the two pilots have died, one crew member is critical, and the other is in stable condition.
That Others May Live
Last Updated Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:08:36
GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR - A Canadian Forces helicopter crashed in Labrador late Thursday night.
There were four people on board the Griffon helicopter. A spokesman for Canadian Forces says there's no word yet on the condition of the pilot and three crew. Lt.-Cmdr. Denise Laviolette said "At this time we're not providing any information. Part of the process when things happen is to make sure that the family members have been notified of the incident prior to putting out information on individuals."
The Griffon was found in a wooded area about 45 kilometres northwest of Goose Bay.
The helicopter was returning from an aborted search and rescue mission when it suddenly lost contact with its base.
It was looking for an overdue boat in the Hopedale area in northern Labrador.
The missing boat arrived safely at Davis Inlet so the search was called off at 3:40 p.m. ET.
About 50 minutes later the Halifax centre was advised that the chopper had gone down.
Another sad day for Canadian SAR crews. Tragically, the latest news is that the two pilots have died, one crew member is critical, and the other is in stable condition.
That Others May Live