RCMP Crash East of CYVR
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RCMP Crash East of CYVR
RCMP helicopter pilot dies in crash near Cultus Lake
Sounds like the name of the pilot will be released shortly. Not a good day.
JW
Taken from an updated news story, the pilot has been identified as Dave Brolin. RIP Dave, it was a pleasure knowing you and I wish we could have worked together again.
Pilot killed in RCMP helicopter crash | CTV British Columbia
The pilot's name has now been removed from the above posted link.
Sounds like the name of the pilot will be released shortly. Not a good day.
JW
Taken from an updated news story, the pilot has been identified as Dave Brolin. RIP Dave, it was a pleasure knowing you and I wish we could have worked together again.
Pilot killed in RCMP helicopter crash | CTV British Columbia
By: ctvbc.ca
Date: Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012 5:32 PM PT
The civilian pilot of an RCMP helicopter that crashed east of Cultus Lake Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries.
North Shore Rescue has confirmed that the pilot was Dave Brolin, a civilian member who helped the RCMP with long-line rescue training. He also worked as a helicopter pilot on several films, including "Snakes on a Plane" and "Agent Cody Banks."
Brolin was the sole person on board the Air 5 chopper, which crashed during a training exercise at around 2 p.m.
"Our helicopter had just completed a successful training exercise and was preparing to return to base when the helicopter was seen going down," Chief Supt. Wayne Rideout told reporters after the crash.
He said that emergency responders on the scene made "immediate and extensive efforts" to save the pilot, but were unsuccessful.
Transportation Safety Board officials will be assisting police in their investigation into the incident.
Date: Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012 5:32 PM PT
The civilian pilot of an RCMP helicopter that crashed east of Cultus Lake Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries.
North Shore Rescue has confirmed that the pilot was Dave Brolin, a civilian member who helped the RCMP with long-line rescue training. He also worked as a helicopter pilot on several films, including "Snakes on a Plane" and "Agent Cody Banks."
Brolin was the sole person on board the Air 5 chopper, which crashed during a training exercise at around 2 p.m.
"Our helicopter had just completed a successful training exercise and was preparing to return to base when the helicopter was seen going down," Chief Supt. Wayne Rideout told reporters after the crash.
He said that emergency responders on the scene made "immediate and extensive efforts" to save the pilot, but were unsuccessful.
Transportation Safety Board officials will be assisting police in their investigation into the incident.
Last edited by Joker's Wild; 18th January 2012 at 01:06. Reason: Pilot's name released
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To a great friend, a great guy, you will be missed. As you so eloquently put to me all those years ago, cat skiing just south of Whistler at the top of the hill when the guide said "Use the Buddy System guys", you looked at me, grinning, and said "Yeah. The Buddy system. See you at the bottom Buddy" Will never forget my friend. One of a kind, my thoughts with you Kirsten, Kennedy and Connor........RIP
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In shock. Not only a friend, Dave was a colleague, an excellent pilot and a very good guy. Our sympathies go out to Kirsten,the children and Dave's family and friends. Still can't believe it. RIP Dave, you'll be missed.
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Spent some happy times with Dave through the late 90's, great pilot and great company. I can never forget how he used to take off his helmet after a hard days flying with not a hair out of place. The Silver Fox will be missed
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Prior to joining the RCMP, Dave flew with the U.S. military and was involved in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait.
RCMP have set up a site for those who knew Dave to express thoughts.
Click here
RCMP have set up a site for those who knew Dave to express thoughts.
Click here
