However, he declined to provide further details about the impact to the aircraft - which entered service in 2001 - citing an ongoing investigation by the flight safety directorate into the circumstances of the crash. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of the two runways, has been described by Lavallee as causing "significant damage" to the military helicopter.
Lavallee says the squadron is taking a break from its regular duties until Monday, and in the meantime search and rescue units from elsewhere in the Atlantic region will provide backup if needed. Two were released soon after the crash, the third crew member was released Friday during the day, and the last was released Friday night.ĭavid Lavallee, a public affairs officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force, said in an email the crew - including the two pilots, two flight engineers and two search and rescue technicians - are "in good spirits" and "thank people who have expressed their concern." Thursday at the Gander International Airport. All of the crew members hospitalized following a Cormorant military helicopter crash last week at the Gander, N.L., airport have been discharged from hospital.įour of the six crew of a CH-149 search and rescue aircraft were sent for medical care after the crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m.
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