A fatal helicopter crash during firefighting operations in northern Alberta in 2023 was due to a combination of a manufacturing defect and mechanical failure, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada says.
The Bell 205A-1 helicopter operated by Valhalla Helicopters Inc. crashed shortly after liftoff approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Peace River on July 19, 2023.
The helicopter was carrying an empty water bucket on a 150-foot longline as it took off from the Haig Lake firebase.
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