The Transportation Security Board is investigating after a helicopter crash close to Knight Inlet, on the West Coast of B.C., on Tuesday morning.
In a post on social media, West Coast Helicopters said {that a} member of their work household died within the crash.
“This morning, we had a Hughes 500 working in Loughborough Inlet for forestry operations,” the submit reads.
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“They had been working with the wonderful CFMG crew. At 6:15 a.m., our machine went down with a pilot and two individuals on board. One survivor and two deceased. Riley Browne from WCH and a CFMG crew member didn’t survive.”
CFMG, which is a forestry firm, has not spoken publicly about its crew member who died.
West Coast Helicopters mentioned Riley was buddy and pilot to all who labored with him.
“He at all times had a smile on his face, keen to assist. Riley began his flying profession at WCH in 2021. He was one of many pillars of the corporate. All of us cherished him.
“Our ideas, condolences and prayers exit to Riley’s household. They’re a tight-knit household and well-known within the Port McNeill Group.
“Relaxation in peace, Riley. You’ll not be forgotten.”
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