Accident site showing ground scars and final resting location of the helicopter including an arrow showing north and a scale showing 100 feet . (Source: TSB)

Tailwind shift during autorotation training killed Whitehorse helicopter pilot: TSB

by Todd Humber March 11, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 11, 2026

A trainee helicopter pilot died after his aircraft entered a dangerous aerodynamic condition during a training flight near Whitehorse, Yukon, on May 2, 2025 — an accident that underscores a…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Tailwind shift during autorotation training killed Whitehorse helicopter pilot: TSB

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