On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m., the Fort Good Hope RCMP received a report of a helicopter crash near the Fort Good Hope neighborhood that had been evacuated due to a wildfire. The RCMP responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m., the Fort Good Hope RCMP received a report of a helicopter crash near the Fort Good Hope neighborhood that had been evacuated due to a wildfire. The RCMP responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. The Transportation Safety Board was also notified and is investigating the crash. No other information was available at the time. CKLB News stated that they would continue to update the story as it developed.
A helicopter conducts firefighting operations near Fort Good in recent times. News of a helicopter crash has just been reported. (Photo courtesy of NWT Fire)
Today around 2 p.m., Fort Good Hope RCMP received a report of a helicopter crash near the Fort Good Hope neighborhood evacuated due to the wildfire.
RCMP are currently traveling to assess the scene and provide an initial response.
The Transportation Safety Board is the primary investigative agency.
No other information is available at this time.
CKLB will continue to update this story on our homepage tonight and throughout the weekend as it develops.
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