C-GZFX

Unknown
Fatal

Robinson R44S/N: 0595

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15WA454
Location
Foleyet, Canada
Event ID
20160411X70823
Coordinates
47.959445, -82.508888
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0595
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Apex Helicopters Inc.
Address
40647 Amberley Rd
City
Wingham
State / Zip Code
Ontario N0G2W-0
Country
United States

Analysis

On September 9, 2015, about 0015 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R-44, C-GZFX, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. was found in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter departed on September 8, 2015, about 0100, from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, and was destined to a forestry camp near Rollo Lake Ontario.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Canada. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from:

Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada

Place du Centre

200 Promenade du Portage

4th Floor

Gatineau, Quebec

Canada K1A 1K8

Telephone: 514-633-2952

Facsimile: 514-928-5809

E-mail: airops@tsb.bst-bst.gc.ca

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the TSB of Canada.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15WA454