A veteran pilot who was killed in a crash while supporting wildfire operations in the Northwest Territories is being remembered for his experience and leadership. Multiple outlets report that the pilot, identified by Buffalo Airways as Robert MacLeod, was operating as part of aerial firefighting efforts when the fatal incident occurred last month. He is described as a skilled aviator with more than 25 years of experience in the field and as someone who made significant contributions to aerial firefighting across Canada. Sources also highlight his reputation for remaining calm and focused under pressure during high-stress operations. In addition to technical expertise, he is portrayed as a patient mentor who helped guide others in the aviation and firefighting work. The reports characterize him as a trusted leader whose long career included supporting wildfire crews and providing aircraft capabilities for fire response. Details about the crash’s cause are not included in the provided excerpts. The shared emphasis across sources is on his career spanning decades and the loss felt by colleagues and the aviation community.