US EditionPassenger in 2023 Okanagan Helicopter Crash Sues Alleged Pilot
The lawsuit alleges pilot negligence and company oversight failures, including flying without proper licenses and insurance, causing injuries to the passenger, Taylor Brooke Palmer.
- On August 12, 2023, a helicopter operated by Vincent Matthew Porteous crashed into a riverbed close to Mabel Lake, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including a woman from Vernon who has since filed a lawsuit.
- Porteous faces multiple charges including operating without a valid license, impairment, dangerous flying, failing to avoid a power line, and fleeing the scene, while Alpine Helicopters is accused of negligent oversight.
- The lawsuit filed by Taylor Brooke Palmer alleges negligence by Porteous and Alpine Helicopters, citing injuries such as emergency surgery, PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbances from the crash.
- Following a detailed 16-month investigation, charges including criminal negligence were formally approved against Porteous on August 23, 2023; the accused parties are required to file their responses within a 21-day period.
- Alpine Helicopters states it follows a proactive risk management approach to safety, but the crash amid the intense McDougall Creek fire highlights ongoing concerns regarding operational hazards and risk mitigation.
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