Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion

The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the lives of six service members.

The recent tragic loss of Captains David Domagala, left, and Marc Larouche will reverberate throughout the entire defence community, writes Scott Taylor. Handout photograph

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

June 26, 2023

OTTAWA—In the early-morning hours of June 20, a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook helicopter from Garrison Petawawa crashed into the Ottawa River. The initial media reports stated that four crewmembers had been onboard the Chinook: two were injured and two were miss...

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