On August 9, 2001, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 369D, Canadian registry C-GYTY, was destroyed when it rolled over after attempting to land at a remote site on Baffin Island, Canada. The Canadian-certificated pilot, and one passenger were fatally injured. A second passenger was serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the contract flight. A company flight plan was filed and activated for the flight conducted under foreign commercial regulations.

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