A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash near Sayward on Wednesday, April 6. (Google Earth)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

fatal incident

1 dead in helicopter crash near Sayward

Apr 6, 2022 | 3:37 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER — A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash near Sayward, north of Campbell River.

A news release from Island District RCMP stated Sayward RCMP were informed on Wednesday, April 6 at around 9 a.m. that a helicopter moving wood along Johnstone Strait had crashed.

“The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre was notified and a Search and Rescue team from 442 Comox was dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, the lone pilot was found deceased,” the release stated.

The RCMP is working alongside the Transportation Safety Board and BC Coroners Service to determine the cause.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Sayward RCMP at 250-282-5522.

Question of the Week

Have you made changes to your holiday shopping or travel plans because of rising costs?

11h ago

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: The icon who is Taylor Swift

Nov 17, 2024

Two and Out

PETERS: Business owners shouldn't be held responsible for nuisance calls

Nov 15, 2024

Join the conversation. Submit your letter to NanaimoNewsNOW and be included on The Water Cooler, our letters to the editor feature.

info@nanaimonewsnow.com

On Twitter: @NanaimoNewsNOW