Helicopter crash near Terrace claims three lives; four others injured

Terrace RCMP were notified of a helicopter crash about 50 kilometres northwest of Terrace at about 4 PM yesterday (Monday). 

According to police, three helicopters were operating a heliskiing trip in the mountains when communication was lost with one of the aircraft. 

Seven people were on board the helicopter that went down and three passed away. 

The other four passengers were taken to hospital with severe injuries. 

The BC Coroners Service, Transport Safety Board (TSB), Work Safe BC and the RCMP continue to investigate. 

This is the second fatal helicopter incident this month in the province. 

On January 6th, a helicopter crashed in Glacier National Park near Revelstoke, killing the pilot, who was the only person on board. 

With files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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