Helicopter Crash Near Postville Labrador

Max_Power · Post by **Max_Power** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:43 am

Helicopter Crashes Near Postville
October 3, 2007

The top Inuit Community Government official in Postville says residents are in deep shock. Keith Decker says a helicopter involved with the exploration business crashed near the community this morning. Decker declined to comment on whether there were fatalities.RCMP officers and a Cormorant out of 5 Wing Goose Bay are en route to Postville.

http://www.vocm.com/news-info.asp?id=23770

Does anyone know which company was involved in this accident or whether there were any fatalities?

benoit.baril · Post by **benoit.baril** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:51 am

I Heard Universal & Pilot died.
Has to be confirmed.

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:53 am

I don't know the heli company involved, but my Geos from this summer were heading to Postville to work, if anyone has ANY info, please PM me right away. Thanks.

stl

benoit.baril · Post by **benoit.baril** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:24 am

Unsure about company (NFLD & LAB Helicopters)
At least 1 passed away.

I hate to see the cormorant take off & never want to see it again.

benoit.baril · Post by **benoit.baril** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:30 am

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-l ... crash.html

Crews rush to scene of Labrador chopper crash
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 | 1:11 PM NT
CBC News
Police and search and rescue crews were sent to a community on Labrador's northern coast following a report of a helicopter crash.

A Cormorant helicopter was dispatched from Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay and arrived early Wednesday afternoon.

Details on the crash in Postville were not immediately clear, RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Wayne Powell said.

The Halifax-based Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre, which is overseeing the mission, said one person was aboard the helicopter.

The RCMP has also sent a plane and boat.

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:33 am

Sole occupant killed in Labrador helicopter crash
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 | 3:52 PM NT
CBC News
The sole occupant of a civilian helicopter was killed Wednesday in a crash on Labrador's northern coast.

Search and rescue officials say the helicopter crashed after taking off from a refuelling pad near Postville.

The pilot was aboard a Newfoundland Helicopters chopper that had been working for a uranium exploration company.

RCMP said the helicopter was on fire before it landed in water near Postville.

Search and rescue officials had dispatched a Cormorant helicopter, while RCMP sent a police plane and a vessel.

The deceased occupant has not been identified. The remains are being sent to St. John's for an autopsy.

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:55 am

Thanks,

That's the project.

Always sad, condolences to those involved.

stl

Max_Power · Post by **Max_Power** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:16 pm

http://www.vocm.com/news-info.asp?id=23770

Helicopter Crashes Near Postville
October 3, 2007

One person has been killed in a helicopter crash near Postville, Labrador. RCMP Sgt. Wayne Newell says a body has been recovered from the crash scene and will be taken to St. John's for autopsy. Newell says the helicopter caught fire shortly after it went down around 10:30 am, about 400 metres from the government wharf in Postville. The helicopter is extensively burned, and appears to be intact. The aircraft was owned by Newfoundland Helicopters Limited in Clarenville and had been contracted to the Bayswater Uranium Corporation. The top Inuit Community Government official in Postville says residents are in deep shock. Keith Decker says debris was spread out around the crash site. An RCMP boat and plane are on the scene, along with a military Cormorant helicopter. Sgt. Newell says Transportation Safety Board officials are also investigating.

bigsky · Post by **bigsky** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:28 pm

Interesting..how does one hit a sling load??

http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/applicatio ... Position=1

Occurrence InformationOccurrence Type: Accident Occurrence Date: 2007/10/03
Occurrence Time: 1230 Z Day Or Night: day-time
Fatalities: 1 Injuries:

Canadian Aerodrome ID: CCD4 Aerodrome Name: Postville
Occurrence Location: Postville (CCD4) (5454N 5946W) Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
Country: CANADA World Area: North America

Reported By: TSB/CACO AOR Number:
TSB Class Of Investigation: TSB Occurrence No.: A07A0118
Event InformationPropeller/rotor strike
Collision with terrain
Aircraft InformationFlight #:
Aircraft Category: Helicopter Country of Registration: CANADA
Make: BELL TEXTRON - CAN Model: 206L
Year Built: 1977 Amateur Built: No
Engine Make: ALLISON Engine Model: 250-C20R
Engine Type: Turbo shaft Gear Type:
Phase of Flight: Climb Damage: Destroyed
Owner: NEWFOUNDLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Operator: NEWFOUNDLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED (10216)
Operator Type: Commercial

Flight #:
Aircraft Category: Helicopter Country of Registration: CANADA
Make: Model:
Year Built: Amateur Built: No
Engine Make: Engine Model:
Engine Type: Gear Type:
Phase of Flight: Approach Damage: No Damage
Owner: UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS NEWFOUNDLAND LIMITED Operator: UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS NEWFOUNDLAND LIMITED (316)
Operator Type: Commercial

Detail InformationUser Name: MacQuarrie, Jack
Date: 2007/10/03
Further Action Required: Yes
O.P.I.: Commercial & Business Aviation
Narrative: A Canadian registered Bell 206 was taking off and contacted a slung load (Tidy tank -- fuel transportation) which was arriving at Postville under another helicopter. The Bell 206 crashed into the water and caught fire. The pilot is deceased. The second helicopter landed without further incident. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) will be deploying to the scene. TSB Evaluating.