On Tuesday afternoon, the civilian pilot of an RCMP helicopter that crashed east of Cultus Lake has died from his injuries.
Around 2 p.m., the pilot was the only person on the Air 5 chopper, which crashed during a training exercise.
Chief Supt. Wayne Rideout told reporters:
“Our helicopter had just completed a successful training exercise and was preparing to return to base when the helicopter was seen going down,”
He said that emergency responders on the scene made “immediate and extensive efforts” to save the pilot, but were unsuccessful.
Police say the pilot had several years of flying experience, and the helicopter was in good condition before the crash.
Investigation of the incident will continue.
