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The occurrence helicopter shortly after the loss of control (Source: Smithers Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP], with TSB annotations)
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TSB cites distraction and skipped checklist steps in fatal B.C. helicopter accident

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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a pilot's decision to abbreviate a maintenance checklist left a helicopter's controls in the wrong position, leading to an uncommanded spin that killed…

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