On September 1, 2015, while approximately 100 nm from St. John’s and en route to the GSF Grand Banks drilling rig, Cougar Flight CGR151 experienced an intermittent Fire Warning Light on the #2 engine. There were no secondary indications of fire. As per protocol, the crew initiated a return to St. John’s. Cougar declared a Level 2 Search and Rescue (SAR) and the SAR helicopter was dispatched to escort the helicopter back to base. The flight arrived safely at the airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. The aircraft was carrying 10 passengers and two crew. Cougar Maintenance department inspected the aircraft and confirmed it was a false indication.

Media Contacts:

Cougar Helicopters:
Candace Moakler
Public Affairs Officer
t. (709) 758-4041
cmoakler@cougar.ca

Husky Energy:
Colleen McConnell
Husky Energy Communications
t. (709) 724-3504
Colleen.McConnell@huskyenergy.com

C-NLOPB:
Sean Kelly APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
t. (709) 778-1418
c. (709) 689-0713
skelly@cnlopb.ca