Capt. David Domagala, 32, and Capt. Marc Larouche, 53, both died in the crash near Garrison Petawawa Tuesday. Two others were injured.
Canada operates one of the more modern versions of the Chinook helicopter manufactured by Boeing. The RCAF bought 15 CH-147F Chinook helicopters, with the first delivered in 2013. The helicopters were equipped with larger fuel tanks and state-of-the-art electro-optic/infra-red sensors to allow the aircraft to operate effectively in very low light or reduced visibility conditions.
He noted that throughout the process, National Defence and the Canadian Forces will keep the families of the deceased informed, prior to making information public. “RCAF will reconsider the flying status of the fleet if circumstances arise that warrant a change,” the RCAF said in a statement on Twitter.Article content
In August 2022, the U.S. Army temporarily grounded its Chinook fleet because of fuel leaks that could cause engine fires, but it was determined at the time that the RCAF Chinooks did not have similar issues.
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