Initial Report on CH-147F Chinook Crash Released by CA Gov

National Defence

The Department of National Defence's Airworthiness Investigative Authority has issued the preliminary report From the Investigator in relation to the CH-147F Chinook accident on June 20, 2023 that occurred in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa, Ontario while conducting a nighttime training flight. The accident claimed the lives of the two pilots, Captain David Domagala and Captain Marc Larouche.

This document is a brief summary of the circumstances and factual information known at this time and does not provide full details surrounding the accident, which are still under investigation.

When: August 29, 2023

Where: On the Directorate of Flight Safety webpage : CH-147F Chinook From the Investigator

What: The release of the Flight Safety report From the Investigator for the CH-147F Chinook accident on June 20, 2023 that occurred while the aircraft was conducting a nighttime training.

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