Pilot was distracted by phone when fatal B.C. helicopter accident occurred: TSB | Unpublished
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Author: Aaron D’Andrea
Publication Date: May 28, 2026 - 10:32

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Pilot was distracted by phone when fatal B.C. helicopter accident occurred: TSB

May 28, 2026
A B.C. helicopter pilot was distracted by his cellphone during a ground test that left a staff member dead after they were hit by the tail rotor.


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