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Helicopter Crash Near Montrealkills Four

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Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal, according to provincial police.

Summary AI · cited

A helicopter crashed outside Montreal on Saturday afternoon.1

The crash occurred near Highway 10 in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal.123

All four occupants on board the helicopter were declared dead at the scene.1234

The helicopter was reportedly a private aircraft and was found on fire when first responders arrived.235

An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, but no victims have been identified yet.235

Written by AI from articles by 7 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (7)
  1. Helicopter crashes outside Montreal killing all four occupants CBC, 26 Sep
  2. Four dead in helicopter crash near Montreal The Globe and Mail, 26 Sep
  3. Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say The Hindu, 26 Sep
  4. Victims of Quebec helicopter crash remembered as TSB launches probe Global News, 27 Sep
  5. Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal BBC, 27 Sep
  6. Private helicopter crashes near Montreal killing all four people on board The Independent, 27 Sep
  7. Wealthy female pilot who owned TWO helicopters is killed in horror crash that has left woman grieving her mother, fiancé and brother Daily Mail, 28 Sep

What happened

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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent investigators to the crash site.

5 of 9 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Hindu

The provincial police have not yet identified the victims nor the cause of the crash.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Globe and Mail

The spokesperson says the helicopter seems to have been a private aircraft.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Globe and Mail

Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon offered condolences to those affected by the tragedy and said his department would appoint a minister’s observer to monitor the investigation.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 27 Sepwording from The Globe and Mail

What each outlet says

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CBC27 Sep

Suzanne Jutras, identified as the pilot, died along with three others in a helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, on Saturday at around 2:30 p.m. The Sûreté du Québec initially thought the aircraft encountered issues shortly after takeoff but later clarified that the accident occurred during the return flight. Jutras, known for her work in offering helicopter tours including at les Félixeries…

Pilot identified in fatal helicopter crash outside of Montreal →2 articles from CBC on this story
The Globe and Mail27 Sep

A helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal, killed four people on Saturday. The victims included three members of a Quebec family celebrating a birthday: Chantal Raymond, her partner Gabriel Jasmin, and her son Loucas Perreault. Also among the dead was pilot Suzanne Jutras, who had become a helicopter pilot in 2020. Federal aviation safety experts are investigating…

Authorities investigating Quebec helicopter crash that killed four Saturday →2 articles from The Globe and Mail on this story
Global News27 Sep

A helicopter crash in Quebec’s Montérégie region has led to the deaths of four people, including pilot Suzanne Jutras and three members of another family who were celebrating Chantal Raymond's birthday. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has launched an investigation into the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville southeast of Montreal, where the helicopter crashed…

Victims of Quebec helicopter crash remembered as TSB launches probe →2 articles from Global News on this story
Toronto Star28 Sep

Four individuals died when a helicopter crashed near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, about 50 kilometers from Montreal, over the weekend. The victims included a radio host and three family members: his mother-in-law and brother-in-law. Police report that the group was celebrating a birthday before the accident occurred.

Victims of helicopter crash were radio host, mother- and brother-in-law, and pilot →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post27 Sep

On Saturday, a helicopter crashed in the Montérégie region of Quebec near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, resulting in the deaths of all four people aboard. The crash occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., with emergency services responding to find the aircraft on fire. Authorities confirmed that initial assessments showed no survivors but had not released details about the helicopter's identity or the origin and destination…

Helicopter crash in Quebec kills all four people aboard →
BBC27 Sep

Four people died when a private helicopter crashed and caught fire near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 14:30 local time and found the victims already deceased; their identities were not immediately known due to ongoing identification procedures which could take several days. The Major Crime Unit of the Sûreté du Québec is leading an…

Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal →
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The Independent27 Sep

A private helicopter crashed in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec, roughly 50km southeast of Montreal on Saturday afternoon, killing all four people on board. The aircraft caught fire upon impact; authorities are investigating the cause but have not yet identified the victims. Canada’s transportation safety board is involved in the probe led by Sûreté du Québec’s major crimes unit, with federal transport minister…

Private helicopter crashes near Montreal killing all four people on board →
Daily Mail28 Sep

A wealthy female pilot named Suzanne Jutras, aged 50 and owner of two helicopters, died in a crash on September 26 near Montreal’s South Shore, Canada. The accident killed three other passengers: Chantal Raymond, her son Loucas Perreault, and Oceane Perreault's fiancé Gabriel Jasmin. For Oceane Perreault, the tragedy was devastating as she lost her mother, brother, and fiancé in a single incident meant to celebrate…

Wealthy female pilot who owned TWO helicopters is killed in horror crash that has left woman grieving her mother, fiancé and brother →

Analysis

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  • Four people died in the helicopter crash near Montreal.1234
  • The crash site is located southeast of Montreal, approximately 50 kilometres away.235

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How the first headlines put it

  • CBC and The Globe and Mail focus on the number of fatalities, while The Hindu emphasizes police statements.123
  • The Independent highlights the private nature of the helicopter, whereas Daily Mail focuses on personal details about the victims.67
Attributed to a source1
Stated as fact7

How it changed

  1. 26 Sep

    Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal, according to provincial police.

    7 outlets · The Globe and Mail
  2. 27 Sep

    Federal transport minister Steven MacKinnon offered his condolences in a post on social media.

    2 outlets · The Independent
  3. 28 Sep

    Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said: 'The safety of civil aviation operations is Transport Canada's top priority.'

    2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 13 articles

  • 28 Sep Victims of helicopter crash were radio host, mother- and brother-in-law, and pilotFour individuals died when a helicopter crashed near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, about 50 kilometers from Montreal, over the weekend. The victims included a radio host and three family members: his mother-in-law and brother-in-law. Police report that the group was celebrating a birthday before the accident occurred.Toronto Star
  • 28 Sep Wealthy female pilot who owned TWO helicopters is killed in horror crash that has left woman grieving her mother, fiancé and brotherA wealthy female pilot named Suzanne Jutras, aged 50 and owner of two helicopters, died in a crash on September 26 near Montreal’s South Shore, Canada. The accident killed three other passengers: Chantal Raymond, her son Loucas Perreault, and Oceane Perreault's fiancé Gabriel Jasmin. For Oceane Perreault, the tragedy was devastating as she lost her mother, brother, and fiancé in a single incident meant to celebrate…Daily Mail
  • 27 Sep Authorities investigating Quebec helicopter crash that killed four SaturdayA helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal, killed four people on Saturday. The victims included three members of a Quebec family celebrating a birthday: Chantal Raymond, her partner Gabriel Jasmin, and her son Loucas Perreault. Also among the dead was pilot Suzanne Jutras, who had become a helicopter pilot in 2020. Federal aviation safety experts are investigating…The Globe and Mail
  • 27 Sep Pilot identified in fatal helicopter crash outside of MontrealSuzanne Jutras, identified as the pilot, died along with three others in a helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, on Saturday at around 2:30 p.m. The Sûreté du Québec initially thought the aircraft encountered issues shortly after takeoff but later clarified that the accident occurred during the return flight. Jutras, known for her work in offering helicopter tours including at les Félixeries…CBC
  • 27 Sep Victims of Quebec helicopter crash remembered as TSB launches probeA helicopter crash in Quebec’s Montérégie region has led to the deaths of four people, including pilot Suzanne Jutras and three members of another family who were celebrating Chantal Raymond's birthday. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has launched an investigation into the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville southeast of Montreal, where the helicopter crashed…Global News
  • 27 Sep Private helicopter crashes near Montreal killing all four people on boardA private helicopter crashed in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec, roughly 50km southeast of Montreal on Saturday afternoon, killing all four people on board. The aircraft caught fire upon impact; authorities are investigating the cause but have not yet identified the victims. Canada’s transportation safety board is involved in the probe led by Sûreté du Québec’s major crimes unit, with federal transport minister…The Independent
  • 27 Sep Four killed in helicopter crash near MontrealFour people died when a private helicopter crashed and caught fire near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 14:30 local time and found the victims already deceased; their identities were not immediately known due to ongoing identification procedures which could take several days. The Major Crime Unit of the Sûreté du Québec is leading an…BBC
  • 27 Sep Helicopter crash in Quebec kills all four people aboardOn Saturday, a helicopter crashed in the Montérégie region of Quebec near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, resulting in the deaths of all four people aboard. The crash occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., with emergency services responding to find the aircraft on fire. Authorities confirmed that initial assessments showed no survivors but had not released details about the helicopter's identity or the origin and destination…New York Post
  • 26 Sep Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say
    The Hindu
  • 26 Sep Four people dead in a helicopter crash in QuebecFour people died in a helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. Provincial police responded to the scene and found the aircraft on fire with the bodies of all four occupants inside; no identification or cause of death details were released at that time. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has joined in investigating…Toronto Star
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  • 26 Sep 4 killed after helicopter crashes in field near MontrealA helicopter crash near Montreal in the Montérégie region resulted in four fatalities when it crashed into a field in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville just after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The aircraft caught fire following impact, though authorities have not determined whether the fire started before or after the crash. The Sûreté du Québec’s major crime unit is investigating, with support from Canada’s Transportation Safety…Global News
  • 26 Sep Four dead in helicopter crash near MontrealFour people died in a helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal on Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Provincial police responded to find the aircraft on fire and confirmed the four occupants had perished at the scene. The victims have not been identified, and while the cause remains unknown, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is conducting an investigation.The Globe and Mail
  • 26 Sep Helicopter crashes outside Montreal killing all four occupantsA helicopter crashed in a field near Highway 10 in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 55 kilometers southeast of Montreal, on Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. ET. The aircraft was engulfed in flames upon arrival of first responders and all four occupants were confirmed dead at the scene. Police from Sûreté du Québec are leading an investigation with assistance from Canada’s Transportation Safety Board to determine…CBC

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