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September 25, 2018 · Robinson R44 II · C-GMCT
Buttonville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Buttonville, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
C-GMCT
Operator
Essential Helicopters
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18WA390
On September 25, 2018, about 1800 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, Canadian registration C-GMCT, impacted terrain while diverting due to deteriorating weather conditions near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ), Buttonville, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed from the North Bay Airport (CYYB), North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The intended destination was CYKZ.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). This report is solely for informational purposes and contains only information provided by the government of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre -- 4th Floor 200 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8 Telephone: 819-994-3741 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca Email: communications@tsb-bst.gc.ca
Full Narrative
On September 25, 2018, about 1800 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, Canadian registration C-GMCT, impacted terrain while diverting due to deteriorating weather conditions near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ), Buttonville, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed from the North Bay Airport (CYYB), North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The intended destination was CYKZ.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). This report is solely for informational purposes and contains only information provided by the government of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre -- 4th Floor 200 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8 Telephone: 819-994-3741 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca Email: communications@tsb-bst.gc.ca
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberC-GMCT
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEssential Helicopters
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0