Hmcs Fredericton
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Software glitch behind fatal military helicopter crash to be fixed on Ottawa’s dimeAddressing the software issue on the rest of the military's Cyclone helicopter fleet falls outside the original $3.1-billion contract with the manufacturer, the government says.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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HMCS Fredericton departs Halifax to join ‘Operation Reassurance’ in MediterraneanThe Halifax-class frigate and its 256 members have set sail for European waters as part of Canada's NATO commitments.CanadaJan 23, 2023
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Software fix following naval helicopter crash not complete one year after reportA flight safety investigation review found that the autopilot controls of the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter plunged the aircraft into the Ionian Sea as the pilot was turning sharply.CanadaJun 23, 2022
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Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton returns home following six month missionCanadian frigate HMCS Fredericton has arrived in its homeport of Halifax after completing a six-month deployment in the North Atlantic and northern European waters.CanadaDec 18, 2021
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Fix to software problem behind naval helicopter crash needed ‘forthwith’: experts'It's very likely that another fatality is going to happen if they don't address this problem," says Mary (Missy) Cummings, an engineer and former U.S. navy pilot.CanadaJul 27, 2021
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No ‘quick fix’ to software glitch in fatal Canadian Forces helicopter crash: officialA Canadian military official says there’s no “quick fix” to the autopilot glitch on the helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece last year, killing six soldiers.CanadaJul 8, 2021
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Canadian Forces pilots not warned about autopilot before deadly Cyclone crash in 2020All six Canadian Forces members on board the helicopter died in the crash on April 29, 2020.CanadaJun 25, 2021
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New book chronicles Nova Scotia womens’ stories of struggle, strength in 20202020 has not been easy for anyone, especially for residents of Nova Scotia. Karen Dean came up with the idea for a book chronicling the experience of women this year.CanadaDec 8, 2020
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HMCS Fredericton returns after six-month mission marked by tragic helicopter crashAlthough there are typically hundreds of people ready to receive a returning navy vessel, that will not be the case at 10 a.m. AT on Tuesday.CanadaJul 27, 2020
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Families of HMCS Fredericton crew members prepare to welcome them homeA social media campaign is underway to support crew members of HMCS Fredericton, as they prepare for their return.CanadaJul 20, 2020
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