By Canadian Press

Transportation Safety Board to examine fatal helicopter crash site in N.L.

Jul 21, 2020 | 7:24 AM

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Members of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are expected to arrive in Newfoundland later today to investigate a fatal helicopter crash near Thorburn Lake.

The Robinson R44 light utility helicopter, carrying three men, crashed Monday shortly before 4 p.m. on land near Thorburn Lake, about 200 kilometres northwest of St. John’s.

RCMP said today a 69-year-old Gambo man died at the scene.

Two others, a 68-year-old man from Aquaforte and a 54-year-old man from St. John’s, were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Safety board spokesman Chris Krepski says investigators will examine the site and gather information.

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Clarenville RCMP and fire department, along with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, responded to the crash.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2020.

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