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1 seriously injured in helicopter crash near Squamish, B.C.
The Bell 214 B1 helicopter was carrying an external load during maintenance when it crashed, seriously injuring the pilot, officials said. Investigators are determining the cause.
- A Bell 214 B1 helicopter crashed near Squamish, B.C., just before 9:30 a.m. this morning, seriously injuring the pilot.
- The helicopter was carrying an external load at the time of the accident, prompting the Transportation Safety Board to launch an investigation.
- Board spokesman Chris Krepski reported that the pilot was transported to Vancouver for medical treatment due to the severity of injuries.
- Krepski stated, “the board couldn’t confirm who the owner of the aircraft is” and that more details would follow after investigators arrive.
- The board emphasized its role to advance transportation safety only, as it does not assign blame or determine liability in such cases.
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Transportation Safety Board sending team to accident site near Squamish, B.C.
The Transportation Safety Board says it's sending a team of investigators to the site of a helicopter crash near Squamish, B.C., that occurred this morning.
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