CH-148 Cyclone

• Software fix following naval helicopter crash not complete one year after report

  A 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.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
• Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military’s 23 Cyclone helicopters

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
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• ‘Scope’ and cost of software fix to naval helicopters expected in spring 2022

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2021
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• Cracked Cyclones: One military helicopter repaired using reinforcement in the tail

  Repairs have been completed on one of the Royal Canadian Air Force's 19 Cyclone helicopters recently found with cracks in its tail.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• HMCS Fredericton returns after six-month mission marked by tragic helicopter crash

  Although 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. 

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2020
• Military helicopter recovery teams depart Greece for Sicily to continue search

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 25, 2020
• Partial remains of Canadian Forces pilot killed in helicopter crash recovered

  The aircraft was based on the Canadian Forces frigate HMCS Fredericton, which was deployed as part of a NATO mission called Operation Reassurance.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
• Snowbirds launch national tour in the Maritimes on Sunday to honour helicopter crash, shooting victims

  For Nova Scotians, the flyover will honour those who died in a pair of tragedies that have hit close to home over the last month. 

  Canada

  May 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.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
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• 1 body recovered, 5 remain missing after Canadian military helicopter crash

  One of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020