The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reported that an engine failure shortly after takeoff contributed to a helicopter crash during a 2023 wildfire in northern Alberta.
The pilot, Ryan Gould, was assisting firefighting efforts in the Peace River region and had an empty water bucket attached to a 45-meter line.
After experiencing a mechanical issue, he attempted to return to base.
During the descent, the bucket became entangled in trees, leading to a loss of control.
Although Gould managed to disconnect the line, the helicopter crashed nose-first.
He survived the initial impact but succumbed to his injuries later.
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