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Police respond to helicopter crash near Behchoko

Pilot, who was only person on board, succumbed to injuries, according to
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Police say they were notified an aircraft crashed approximately 1.5 km from Highway 3, near Behchoko. They say they went to the site and provided emergency assistance. Black press file photo

A helicopter crash near Behchoko early Monday afternoon has claimed the life of the pilot.

Behchoko stated they were notified of an aircraft crashing approximately 1.5 km from Highway 3 near the community. A release stated officers went to the crash site and provided emergency assistance.

The pilot, who was apparently the only person on board, was located with what was described as "sustained injuries,SA国际影视传媒 according to . Police say CPR was given to the victim, who later succumbed to his injuries.

No further information was made immediately available, who extended condolences to the friends and family of the victim.



About the Author: Devon Tredinnick

Devon Tredinnick is a reporter for SA国际影视传媒. Originally from Ottawa, he's also a recent journalism graduate from Carleton University.
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