206 Down in Sept Iles Quebec 2 fatalities
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206 Down in Sept Iles Quebec 2 fatalities
Quebecers identified as 2 killed in Sept-Īles helicopter crash - Montreal - CBC News
Crashed shortly after takeoff, few details.
Crashed shortly after takeoff, few details.
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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada Investigators have interviewed several witnesses, including the pilot.
The TSB says the chopper was trying to land by the side of a river when it lost control about ten meters (33 feet) off the ground
Sept-Īles helicopter crash: Transport Safety Board talks to witnesses - Montreal - CBC News
The TSB says the chopper was trying to land by the side of a river when it lost control about ten meters (33 feet) off the ground
Sept-Īles helicopter crash: Transport Safety Board talks to witnesses - Montreal - CBC News
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It is possible the pilot became disorientated - trying to land on a non-moving surface (the land) when you are looking at a fast moving surface (the river) can really screw with your perception of movement.
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Early report came out from talking to witnesses on the ground and the pilot himself. Seems like the Helicopter fell to the ground from about 20 to 30 feet.
Mechanical, VRS, SWP or just lost of control from the optical illusion created from the fast moving water on approach to landing may have caused this. Will find out later.
JD
Mechanical, VRS, SWP or just lost of control from the optical illusion created from the fast moving water on approach to landing may have caused this. Will find out later.
JD
