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Pilots for two helicopters parked at the Nain airport on Friday morning reported tampering with their aircraft to police, prompting an investigation.
In a press release Friday afternoon, RCMP say the two aircraft were landed just before 6:30 a.m. at the site on Middlepath Road. It states the pilots discovered “signs of tampering and minor damages to both aircraft” two hours later, at about 8:30 a.m.
One of two helicopters reported by the pilot as tampered with while at Nain airport, according to RCMP. (Submitted by RCMP)
CBC has asked for more information on the signs of tampering and damage.
Officers arrived at about 8:45 a.m. after the pilots reported the incidents to police. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact them.
RCMP say the aircraft will be subject to professional inspection before they can fly.
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