A helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island on Tuesday morning resulted in two fatalities and one injured person, according to West Coast Helicopters.The incident occurred during forestry operations in Loughborough Inlet, where an experienced pilot and two engineers were aboard the aircraft.

Sean Smyth, the company's general manager, confirmed the pilot was a key crew member who was 'very well liked' and 'very good at what he did.

' Emergency responders, including the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), arrived at the scene following an emergency locator transmitter signal.Three individuals were recovered and transported to local health services, with one patient flown to a hospital in serious but stable condition.The Transportation Safety Board has deployed investigators to the site, with a team expected to arrive the following morning.The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in aviation operations, particularly in remote areas.While details of the crash remain under investigation, the company has pledged transparency regarding the incident's causes.