The Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was deployed on HMCS Fredericton under Operation Reassurance when it crashed off the coast of Greece on April 29.All six service members on board were killed.
The recovery operation that was being conducted by a combined CAF and United States navy USN team concluded last week after the helicopter and remains of the fallen members were located.CAF says the investigation has determined the aircraft was returning from a routine surface reconnaissance mission followed by additional training for aircrew proficiency prior to landing on HMCS Fredericton.“The helicopter had flown by the port side of the ship, from stern to bow, before making a left hand turn to establish a downwind leg in.