In brief
On 27 September 2026, a private helicopter crashed near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, roughly 50 kilometres from Montreal, killing all four occupants. The aircraft was found engulfed in flames, and investigators from the Sûreté du Québec and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are studying the cause. Victims remain unidentified, with authorities estimating the identification process could take several days. The crash site is near Rang des Écossais road off Highway 10, and emergency services controlled the fire within the hour.
On 27 September 2026, a private helicopter crashed near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, roughly 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Montreal. All four occupants were killed in the fiery wreck.
The Sûreté du Québec’s Major Crime Unit and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are leading the investigation.
Police said emergency crews had the blaze under control within an hour, yet the crash site remained active until after 22:00 local time.
Victims have not been identified yet; officials expect the process could take a few days.
Location: Near Rang des Écossais road off Highway 10, Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec.
