Recovery of Chinook helicopter that crashed into Ottawa River now underway
‘The aircraft, which crashed June 20 killing two pilots, is currently under approximately 23 metres of water.’
The process to recover the wreckage of a Chinook helicopter that crashed into the Ottawa River last month started Tuesday.
A crane and a barge have been brought to the crash site, according the Canadian Forces.
“Once the aircraft is raised, it will be towed to shore and further assessed as part of an ongoing Directorate of Flight Safety investigation,” the Canadian Forces noted in a statement on Facebook on Tuesday. “The aircraft will be removed from shore via truck once released by Flight Safety members.”
The aircraft, which crashed June 20 killing two pilots, is currently under approximately 23 metres of water.
Capt. David Domagala, 32, and Capt. Marc Larouche, 53, both died in the crash near Garrison Petawawa.
Two other crew members on board at the time of the crash were taken to hospital with minor injuries and have since been released. The incident happened during a routine night training flight.
