One casualty in helicopter crash west of Red Deer

One woman has passed away as a result of a helicopter crash near a private landing strip in Lacombe County.

Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the report near Range Road 40 on July 6 at approximately 12:30 p.m..

Emergency responders attempted to assist a female passenger; however, she was declared deceased.

The female has been identified as a 54-year-old resident of Benalto. The pilot, a 63-year-old Lacombe County resident, was taken to hospital by STARS in life-threatening condition.

RCMP remained on scene until the investigation was surrendered to the Transportation Safety Board.

An RCMP vehicle.