Helicopter Crash Near Haig Lake Results in Pilot’s Death.

Courtesy of the RCMP:

Peace River, Alta. – On July 19, 2023, at 6:58 p.m., Peace River RCMP received a report of a missing helicopter and pilot. At approximately 8:00 p.m., RCMP were advised that a crash site was located and Peace River RCMP members were flown to the helicopter crash site near Haig Lake, Alta. Forestry workers were doing CPR on the lone occupant of the helicopter, who had been engaged in firefighting operations. The pilot was taken to the Peace River airport where he was declared deceased. The deceased has been identified as a 41-year-old male resident of Whitecourt, Alta..

Alberta RCMP sends their condolences to the family of the deceased,.

No further updates are expected as investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are on route to take over the scene and investigation.