Vincent Van Zutphen dies in fatal New Brunswick helicopter crash

Vincent Van Zutphen dies in fatal New Brunswick helicopter crash
Fatal New Brunswick helicopter crash death of Vincent Van Zutphen – Obituary

Vincent Van Zutphen, president of Zutphen Contractors in Mabou, Nova Scotia, died Saturday in a helicopter crash in New Brunswick. The pilot was alone in the aircraft en route from Fredericton to Sussex when the accident occurred, according to search and rescue officials.

Van Zutphen, a passionate entrepreneur and adventurous spirit, was also training to become a helicopter pilot. He was widely known in the dirt biking community for his long-standing support of the Nova Scotia Off Road Riders Association, including providing land for the Craigmore Ride Park in Cape Breton. Friends and family described him as a lover of life whose sudden passing has left a profound impact on the local community. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances of the crash.