On March 21, 2006, about 1400 mountain standard time, a Canadian-registered MD Helicopters MD 600N helicopter, C-FTAZ, was destroyed following an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain, about 31 miles north of Zama City, Alberta, Canada. The solo pilot sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was being utilized to support a geophysical survey crew, transporting personnel and equipment to various remote sites.

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