Relatives of the pilot who died in seaplane last week is still not explained what led to the loss of this lover of life for whom flight security was essential.
“It happened during a routine that he often did, we do not understand what happened,” is saddened with an interview with The Journal Dave Morissette, praising the prudence of the one who was one of his great friends.
Because Olivier Brossard, the owner of the Caesar’s North Camp outfit, was “one of the best bush pilots in Canada”, claims Tyler Brossard, his 21 -year -old son.
Olivier Brossard Photo taken from Olivier Brossard’s Facebook account
His father lost his life last Friday, a few days before his 59e birthday. They together carried out an annual test on one of the seaplanes of the family business with the help of an aviation company in the Valley-du-Richelieu, reports Marc Jubinville, a family friend for more than 25 years.
Died during a routine test
After obtaining the green light from this company, the duo was preparing to fly away for some additional checks. But, just before taking off, “the checks were lacking, says Tyler Brossard, still in shock. It is as if the devil had taken control of the plane. We were helpless. “
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“If Olivier was not able to manage the plane that day, no one would have been able to do so,” insists Mr. Jubinville, testifying to the talent of his friend.
“We can’t wait to have answers on what happened, it’s really weird,” adds Morissette.
A demanding pilot
The one who had over 30 years of experience in the control of seaplanes had brought his elder with him to perfection.
“When he formed pilots, he was very meticulous and demanding, especially with his son,” says Nancy Woods, the widow of Olivier Brossard.
“He put the bar high for me, I walked in his steps,” explains Tyler Brossard. To impress his father in flight, it was necessary to be cautious rather than temerity.
He bitten in life
Every summer, he and his 19 -year -old sister, Thalie Brossard, worked on family outfit with their father. The rest of the year, they compete in beach volleyball in an American university league.
“It is thanks to him that we were able to have our scholarships to study abroad,” says the youngest, for whom the father was a “mentor and a superhero”.
“If there is one thing he knew, that was how to live,” she says, emotion in the voice.
Because Mr. Brossard greedily transmitted the love of adventure and travel to his children. “Encourage their crazy ideas was very important for Olivier,” explains Mr.me Woods, moved.
The 54 -year -old woman insists: “If Olivier is disappointed today, it is not because he died, it is because he can no longer be there for his family”.
