Air transportation

On December 7, 2005, the Messershmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) BO 105 helicopter was being used for various tasks associated with the upkeep and operation of lighthouse and coastal navigation facilities in the Burin Peninsula area of Newfoundland and Labrador. While returning to Marystown in the late afternoon, with one pilot and one passenger on board, the helicopter encountered heavy snow showers and, at about 1628 Newfoundland standard time, the helicopter crashed into the water of Mortier Bay, east of Marystown.

Chapter 6 of International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13

Canada is required to undertake certain commitments as a signatory to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreements. The following is excerpted from Chapter 6 of Annex 13 of ICAO agreements and deals with the TSB's obligation to report to other states involved in an investigation.

CHAPTER 6. FINAL REPORT

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Release of the Final Report

A review of large (above 5700 kg), turbine-powered aircraft accident and incident data has shown that there have been at least 12 major occurrences where take-off performance was significantly different from scheduled performance. Four of the aircraft involved were destroyed and there were 297 fatalities.

The information in the chronology of events has been provided by various sources to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada within the context of the MK 1602, 747-200 Halifax accident investigation (A04H0004)