Search for missing CHL helicopter - Quebec
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Search for missing CHL helicopter - Quebec
A long way away in a not so good place.
One of my old stamping grounds -
I just hope and pray it all turns out OK
Sorry I misspelled Kangirsuk on the map.
Missing helicopter sparks Quebec search
One of my old stamping grounds -
I just hope and pray it all turns out OK
Sorry I misspelled Kangirsuk on the map.
Missing helicopter sparks Quebec search
Missing helicopter sparks Quebec search
Last Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2009 | 8:25 PM ET
A search is underway in northern Quebec for a helicopter that did not arrive at its destination.
The helicopter owned by Canadian Helicopters left Kangirsuk Friday night with two men on board, Capt. Mike Robert of Canadian Forces Base Trenton said.
The helicopter was supposed to land in Kangiqsujuaq about an hour later to refuel, but never showed up.
Both communities are on the Ungava Peninsula in northern Quebec, several hundred kilometres south of Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Two Hercules transports and a Cormorant helicopter have been searching ever since, but so far rescuers haven't found anything, Robert said.
He said the search terrain is "pretty rugged" with steep valleys and temperatures at night dipping to 5 C or lower.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2009 | 8:25 PM ET
A search is underway in northern Quebec for a helicopter that did not arrive at its destination.
The helicopter owned by Canadian Helicopters left Kangirsuk Friday night with two men on board, Capt. Mike Robert of Canadian Forces Base Trenton said.
The helicopter was supposed to land in Kangiqsujuaq about an hour later to refuel, but never showed up.
Both communities are on the Ungava Peninsula in northern Quebec, several hundred kilometres south of Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Two Hercules transports and a Cormorant helicopter have been searching ever since, but so far rescuers haven't found anything, Robert said.
He said the search terrain is "pretty rugged" with steep valleys and temperatures at night dipping to 5 C or lower.
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Aircraft found, no good news
The missing aircraft has been located approximately 45 miles south of Kangiqsujuaq in northern Quebec. The two persons on board, a pilot and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer are both confirmed deceased.
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Sad news, very very sad news, our prayers is with their family and friends.
Anywone knows if they crash in water, and also if it was an engine problems ?
Any news will help us to understand
again it's very very sad to hear that .
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Anywone knows if they crash in water, and also if it was an engine problems ?
Any news will help us to understand
again it's very very sad to hear that .
Peace
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Missing Quebec helicopter crashed, 2 dead
Missing Quebec helicopter crashed, 2 dead
Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2009 | 11:30 PM ET
The Canadian Press
A helicopter missing in the northern Quebec territory of Nunavik has been found upside down in a ravine with both its occupants dead, authorities said Friday.
Searchers located the helicopter Thursday afternoon, said Capt. Mark Peebles, the public affairs officer for the search and rescue centre at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in eastern Ontario.
Two men were on board the helicopter, which is owned by Canadian Helicopters. Their names were not released but one is from Gander, Nfld., was in his mid-30s and employed by the helicopter company.
The helicopter had been missing since last Friday.
It was reported missing after leaving Kangirsuk, an Inuit village on the west coast of Ungava Bay, on the north shore of the Payne River.
It did not arrive as expected at a refuelling station in Kangirsujjuaq, located about 200 kilometres north of Kangirsuk.
Missing Quebec helicopter crashed, 2 dead
Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2009 | 11:30 PM ET
The Canadian Press
A helicopter missing in the northern Quebec territory of Nunavik has been found upside down in a ravine with both its occupants dead, authorities said Friday.
Searchers located the helicopter Thursday afternoon, said Capt. Mark Peebles, the public affairs officer for the search and rescue centre at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in eastern Ontario.
Two men were on board the helicopter, which is owned by Canadian Helicopters. Their names were not released but one is from Gander, Nfld., was in his mid-30s and employed by the helicopter company.
The helicopter had been missing since last Friday.
It was reported missing after leaving Kangirsuk, an Inuit village on the west coast of Ungava Bay, on the north shore of the Payne River.
It did not arrive as expected at a refuelling station in Kangirsujjuaq, located about 200 kilometres north of Kangirsuk.
