Four people killed in helicopter crash near Montreal

A fatal helicopter crash occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, southeast of Montreal, Canada, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board. The incident took place at approximately 14:30 local time near the town of Saint-Brigide-d’Iberville, according to reports from Quebec provincial police and major networks such as CBC and CTV.

Upon arrival, emergency responders found the wreckage engulfed in flames. The Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police force, confirmed the fatalities but noted that they currently lack information regarding the aircraft's origin, destination, ownership, or the specific purpose of the flight. No survivors were recovered from the scene of the accident.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB/BST) has officially launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances and factors that led to the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or details concerning the helicopter's registration, and the investigation remains the primary focus as the site is processed for evidence.