In brief
A private helicopter was found on fire in a forest near Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, 50 km north of Montreal, killing four people aboard. The crash was reported shortly after 14:30 local time, and emergency services declared the victims dead on scene. Quebec's Sûreté du Québec and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada have launched an investigation, while authorities say identity checks will take a few days. The aircraft had been operating privately and was believed to be a small helicopter.
A private helicopter crashed in a forested area near Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, approximately 50 km north of Montreal, killing all four occupants. Emergency crews were called to the scene after 14:30 local time and found the aircraft on fire.
The victims remain unidentified, and investigators say it may take several days to determine identities. The helicopter is believed to have been privately owned, though the exact reason for its flight is still unclear.
The Sûreté du Québec's Major Crime Unit is leading the inquiry, working closely with crime scene technicians and investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
Officials confirmed that the crash site is near the Rang des Écossais road off Highway 10. Fire was controlled an hour after the initial call, but authorities continued to work the site until close to 22:00 local time.
Investigators are coordinating with the Transport Safety Board to analyze pilot logs, weather conditions, and any mechanical issues that could have led to the accident.
