Deteriorating weather conditions were encountered. The pilot elected to divert and subsequently came into contact with trees while manoeuvring. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed by post impact fire. The pilot was able to exit the helicopter but sustained serious injuries. CADORS 2013C2142

Date:

3 June, 2013

Reg:

C-FZPS

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

11871

Location:

54km east of Grande Cache, Alberta

Country:

Canada

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Gemini-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Crews+responding+helicopter+crash+near+Grande+Cache/8471117/story.html

Link:

http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/pilot-recovering-after-helicopter-crash-west-of-edmonton-1.1309340