Two killed in helicopter crash during forestry work on B.C. central coast
Hughes 500 went down Tuesday morning in Loughborough Inlet with pilot and two crew aboard; one survivor, Transportation Safety Board investigating.
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Two people have died and one is injured after a helicopter crash in B.C.'s central coast on Tuesday morning. The Hughes 500 went down at 6:15 a.m. in the Loughborough Inlet area during forestry operations, according to West Coast Helicopters.
The aircraft was carrying a pilot and two crew members. Riley Browne from West Coast Helicopters and a crew member from CFMG—the forestry operation partner—did not survive. One person was rescued from the wreckage.
The Transportation Safety Board has deployed investigators to the site to determine the cause of the crash.
By the numbers
How many people were on the helicopter when it crashed?
Three people were aboard the Hughes 500: a pilot and two crew members.
What time did the helicopter crash on July 15, 2026?
The Hughes 500 went down at 6:15 a.m. in Loughborough Inlet during forestry operations on B.C.'s central coast.
How many people survived the crash?
One person was rescued from the wreckage of the Hughes 500.
