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Quebec helicopter crash near Montreal

Overview

A private helicopter crashed and caught fire in a field in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal. The accident, which occurred on a Saturday afternoon, resulted in the deaths of all four occupants.

The victims were identified as pilot Suzanne Jutras, Chantal Raymond, Loucas Perreault, and Gabriel Jasmin. Jasmin was a radio host for the Bell Media station Énergie 106.1. The flight was reportedly intended to celebrate Raymond’s birthday.

Emergency responders found the aircraft engulfed in flames, and all occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary reports indicated the helicopter may have encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. The Sûreté du Québec’s Major Crimes Unit and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are leading the investigation.

Entities

Gabriel Jasmin · Suzanne Jutras · Steven MacKinnon · Transportation Safety Board of Canada · Montreal

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Quebec helicopter crash kills four people

    Four people, including a radio host and a pilot, died in a helicopter crash in Ste-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, during a birthday celebration.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Quebec helicopter crash kills four near Montreal

    Four people, including pilot Suzanne Jutras and three passengers, died after a private helicopter crashed and caught fire near Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday afternoon.

Sources

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