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Toronto Star
04-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Star
TSB investigating helicopter on training flight crashes in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE - A team with Canada's Transportation Safety Board is in Whitehorse to investigate a helicopter crash. Spokesman Liam MacDonald says the Airbus AS350B was on a training flight with two people onboard when it crashed around 3 p.m. on Friday. MacDonald says the helicopter, operated by Horizon Helicopters, flew out of the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport and crashed about 10 kilometres east of the airport. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW MacDonald would not say whether the two people onboard survived the crash, and neither RCMP nor the company immediately responded to a request for information. A statement from the safety board says its team will gather information and assess what happened. It says it is not the function of the board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025
CBC
03-05-2025
- CBC
Transportation Safety Board investigating helicopter crash near Whitehorse
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating a Friday helicopter crash near Whitehorse. The crash happened during a Horizon Helicopters test flight, around 3 p.m. Friday, TSB spokesperson Liam Macdonald said Saturday. The helicopter, an Airbus AS350B model, had recently departed from the Whitehorse airport at the time of the crash, he said. MacDonald confirmed two pilots were in the helicopter at the time of the crash, but did not say whether they were injured. CBC News has contacted Horizon Helicopters and the Yukon RCMP for more information about the crash. The TSB investigates any crashes or safety breaches for air, marine, or rail transportation in Canada. MacDonald said two investigators with the agency would be arriving in Whitehorse on Saturday afternoon to assess the crash. This initial assessment, which could take up to two weeks, will determine how in-depth the investigation will be, he said.
Toronto Sun
03-05-2025
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- Toronto Sun
Helicopter on training flight crashes in Whitehorse with two onboard
Published May 03, 2025 • 1 minute read The city of Whitehorse in Yukon is pictured in this file photo. Photo by file photo / Getty Images WHITEHORSE — A team with Canada's Transportation Safety Board is on its way to Whitehorse to investigate a helicopter crash. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Spokesman Liam MacDonald says the Airbus AS350B was on a training flight with two people onboard when it crashed around 3 p.m. on Friday. MacDonald says the helicopter, operated by Horizon Helicopters, flew out of the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport and crashed about 10 kilometres east of the airport. MacDonald would not say whether the two people onboard survived the crash, and neither RCMP nor the company immediately responded to a request for information. A statement from the safety board says its team will gather information and assess what happened. It says it is not the function of the board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability. Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Star
03-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Star
Helicopter on training flight crashes in Whitehorse with two onboard
WHITEHORSE - A team with Canada's Transportation Safety Board is on its way to Whitehorse to investigate a helicopter crash. Spokesman Liam MacDonald says the Airbus AS350B was on a training flight with two people onboard when it crashed around 3 p.m. on Friday. MacDonald says the helicopter, operated by Horizon Helicopters, flew out of the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport and crashed about 10 kilometres east of the airport. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW MacDonald would not say whether the two people onboard survived the crash, and neither RCMP nor the company immediately responded to a request for information. A statement from the safety board says its team will gather information and assess what happened. It says it is not the function of the board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
03-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Helicopter on training flight crashes in Whitehorse with two onboard
WHITEHORSE – A team with Canada's Transportation Safety Board is on its way to Whitehorse to investigate a helicopter crash. Spokesman Liam MacDonald says the Airbus AS350B was on a training flight with two people onboard when it crashed around 3 p.m. on Friday. MacDonald says the helicopter, operated by Horizon Helicopters, flew out of the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport and crashed about 10 kilometres east of the airport. MacDonald would not say whether the two people onboard survived the crash, and neither RCMP nor the company immediately responded to a request for information. A statement from the safety board says its team will gather information and assess what happened. It says it is not the function of the board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025
