In a post on social media, West Coast Helicopters stated that a member of their work family died in the crash. Two other people, one who also died in the crash, were on board.
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a helicopter crash near Knight Inlet, on the West Coast of B.C., on Tuesday morning. In a post on social media, West Coast Helicopters stated that a member of their work family died in the crash. “This morning, we had a Hughes 500 operating in Loughborough Inlet for forestry operations,” the post reads.
Get daily National news “They were working with the amazing CFMG crew. At 6:15 a.m., our machine went down with a pilot and two people on board. One survivor and two deceased.
Riley Browne from WCH and a CFMG crew member did not survive.” CFMG, which is a forestry company, has not spoken publicly about its crew member who died. West Coast Helicopters said Riley was a good friend and pilot to all who worked with him.
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We all loved him. “Our thoughts, condolences and prayers go out to Riley’s family. They are a tight-knit family and well-known in the Port McNeill Community.
“Rest in peace, Riley. You will not be forgotten.”
- Published
- Jul 14, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 14, 2026
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- Global News
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- Crime
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