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Passenger in 2023 Okanagan Helicopter Crash Sues Alleged Pilot
The lawsuit alleges pilot negligence and company oversight failures, including flying without proper licenses and insurance, causing injuries to the passenger, Taylor Brooke Palmer.
- Taylor Brooke Palmer filed a civil claim on Aug. 11 in BC Supreme Court, naming Vincent Matthew Porteous and Alpine Helicopters Inc. over the Aug. 12, 2023 Mabel Lake crash.
- According to the suit, Vincent Matthew Porteous is alleged to have flown dangerously low over the Shuswap River without a valid license and allowed flights without documentation, while Alpine Helicopters Inc. is accused of permitting unlicensed flights.
- According to Vernon RCMP, the helicopter crashed into a shallow section of the Shuswap River, injuring occupants, and Palmer sustained multiple injuries including a fractured arm and PTSD.
- Defendants have 21 days to respond, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for Jan. 9, and Porteous set for trial on Feb. 17, 2026.
- On its website, Alpine Helicopters Inc. states its safety commitment, while the lawsuit seeks relief for damages and future healthcare costs without specifying an amount.
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