Two life boats were empty, one person is dead and sixteen others are missing after a helicopter crashed into the frigid north Atlantic Ocean reported search and rescue official, March 12. The Sikorsky S92 helicopter sunk below the surface and the debris field was located about southeast of St. John's , Newfoundland and Labrador. Of the eighteen people on board one other body was found and taken to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper called the incident a "tragic accident". Julie Leroux of the Transportation Safety Board said that mechanical problems were reported on the helicopter, but further investigation was needed. For those wearing survival suits, the survival time would be approximately 24 hours. Wave heights at the time of the crash were six to nine feet (two to three meters), with freezing water temperatures. As a result, emergency rooms at St. John's hospital were prepared for survivors suffering from hypothermia reported Deborah Collins of the Eastern Health Board. Two Cormorant rescue helicopters and one military Hercules plane flew into high winds during the rescue effort. The search and rescue team was supplemented by a coast guard ship and supply ship. There were reports that two other helicopters were dispatched as well.
Two life boats were empty, one person is dead and sixteen others are missing after a helicopter crashed into the frigid north reported search and rescue official, March 12. The Sikorsky S92 helicopter sunk below the surface and the debris field was located about southeast of , Newfoundland and Labrador. Of the eighteen people on board one other body was found and taken to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but Canadian prime minister called the incident a "tragic accident". Julie Leroux of the said that mechanical problems were reported on the helicopter, but further investigation was needed. For those wearing survival suits, the survival time would be approximately 24 hours. Wave heights at the time of the crash were six to nine feet (two to three meters), with freezing water temperatures. As a result, emergency rooms at St. John's hospital were prepared for survivors suffering from reported Deborah Collins of the Eastern Health Board. Two rescue helicopters and one military plane flew into high winds during the rescue effort. The search and rescue team was supplemented by a ship and supply ship. There were reports that two other helicopters were dispatched as well.
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