One dead, one injured in helicopter crash west of Red Deer, Alta.

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RED DEER - Alberta RCMP say a helicopter crash west of Red Deer killed one person and left another with life-threatening injuries.

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This article was published 06/07/2025 (396 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

RED DEER – Alberta RCMP say a helicopter crash west of Red Deer killed one person and left another with life-threatening injuries.

Sylvan Lake RCMP say they responded to a report of a crash near a private landing strip near Range Road 40 in Lacombe County early Sunday afternoon.

They say upon arrival, emergency responders tried to help a female passenger who was later declared deceased. 

RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

They have identified the woman as a 54-year-old resident of Benalto, Alta., a hamlet 15 kilometres west of Sylvan Lake. 

Mounties say the 63-year-old Lacombe County resident piloting the helicopter was taken to hospital and is in life-threatening condition. 

The crash is now being investigated by the Transportation Safety Board. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2025.

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