CH-148 Cyclone
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Software glitch behind fatal military helicopter crash to be fixed on Ottawa’s dimeAddressing the software issue on the rest of the military's Cyclone helicopter fleet falls outside the original $3.1-billion contract with the manufacturer, the government says.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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Software fix following naval helicopter crash not complete one year after reportA flight safety investigation review found that the autopilot controls of the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter plunged the aircraft into the Ionian Sea as the pilot was turning sharply.CanadaJun 23, 2022
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Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military’s 23 Cyclone helicoptersThe cracks were first detected in one of the maritime helicopters during a routine inspection on Nov. 26 at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Patricia Bay, B.C.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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‘Scope’ and cost of software fix to naval helicopters expected in spring 2022The scope and cost of changes needed to remedy a software issue that was a cause of a naval helicopter crash off Greece resulting in six deaths won't be known until next spring.CanadaDec 11, 2021
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Cracked Cyclones: One military helicopter repaired using reinforcement in the tailRepairs have been completed on one of the Royal Canadian Air Force's 19 Cyclone helicopters recently found with cracks in its tail.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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HMCS Fredericton returns after six-month mission marked by tragic helicopter crashAlthough there are typically hundreds of people ready to receive a returning navy vessel, that will not be the case at 10 a.m. AT on Tuesday.CanadaJul 27, 2020
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Military helicopter recovery teams depart Greece for Sicily to continue searchThe CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crashed into the Ionian Sea on April 29 within sight of the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton while participating in a NATO training mission.CanadaMay 25, 2020
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Partial remains of Canadian Forces pilot killed in helicopter crash recoveredThe aircraft was based on the Canadian Forces frigate HMCS Fredericton, which was deployed as part of a NATO mission called Operation Reassurance.CanadaMay 10, 2020
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Snowbirds launch national tour in the Maritimes on Sunday to honour helicopter crash, shooting victimsFor Nova Scotians, the flyover will honour those who died in a pair of tragedies that have hit close to home over the last month.CanadaMay 2, 2020
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What we know so far about the Canadian Forces helicopter crash'The cause of this accident is unknown at this time,' Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said.CanadaApr 30, 2020
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