206 Down in Sept Iles Quebec 2 fatalities
 

Quebecers identified as 2 killed in Sept-Îles helicopter crash - Montreal - CBC News

Crashed shortly after takeoff, few details.

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Reports say pilot and four pax on board, privately owned aircraft.

Canadian registry says registered to "Gestion Pragy Society"... no other details... condolences to family... :(

Not to sure if this is going to work but here is a video of the location of the crash and surrounding area.

JD



http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...pspdz81kzp.mp4

Looks like a rollover type of accident - all the relevant components are in close proximity, main and TR blades are all there.

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-Îles helicopter crash: Transport Safety Board talks to witnesses - Montreal - CBC News

That volume of fast moving water will drag a lot of air with it. The last few metres above ground could have hidden an unexpected hazard.

TT

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.

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