Heli Accident

[rumrunner]

Heard that a rock pounder walked into the blades of a machine somewhere in the Yukon.

 

Does anyone have more information or details?

[transquebecniece]

In this hushed silence of this morning, I am hopin' and prayin' that that grim news is simply not true. Too tragic to even think about. Am so sorry to read of even the possibility.

[Auto Relight]

Heard second-hand from a guy who was in the area that it was a Prism machine, doing a toe-in, and the Geo for some reason stood up.... Nothing the pilot could do. Apparently it was pretty messy, and the pilot returned down the hill to the camp and another machine went to pick-up the other ppl. Trans North went in to fly out he body with the RCMP from what I understand as well.

 

I guess the pilot was, very understandably, quite distraut. Very unfortunate accident. Apparently the Geo had about 20yrs experience around helis, so it goes to show. I had a pretty thorough brief with my Geos/drillers again after hearing the news of both recent toe-in accidents.

 

Stay safe everyone,

 

AR

[twinstar_ca]

so very very sad if true... my condolences to the family of the geo and just as much to the driver who will have much recovery himself to do...

[rumrunner]

so very very sad if true... my condolences to the family of the geo and just as much to the driver who will have much recovery himself to do...

 

Here is a press release.

 

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2006/...pter-yukon.html

 

Yes Condolences to all involved.

[67november]

Yes Condolences to all involved.

 

same here, very sad indeed

[boxhopper]

I have worked with Geoff in the past and he is not the kind if guy ever to turn down a passanger briefing. I was shocked to hear of what happened. Towing in is something that we do everday, never get complacent! I am really sorry to hear what happened and my condolinces go out to Geoff's family, the YGS and the the pilot flying the helicopter.

[dannyboy]

Is anyone aware of the nationality of the pilot I have an old kiwi workmate flying for prism in the yukon at the moment.

[Auto Relight]

Heard it was a Kiwi, perhaps starting with "R." Hope that helps. As I say, second hand info.

 

AR

[widgeon]

Sad news , google news search of helicopter today gave this and the Canadian born pilot of the Israeli Apache that may hev been downed by friendly fire , one with 20 years experience and one just over 20 years old.