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Heliharm
13th Jun 2007, 20:06
This afternoon about 12:00 o'clock a Bell 212 crashed in País Vasco, Spain. The took off from Santander airport to ferry the helicopter back to his base in the south of Spain. The helicopter crashed in a rough mountain area. The two crew members did not survive the accident.
I spoke to them the night before to take over the shift on Santander base. Makes you realize how quick things can end. My condolences to the family.
http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/muertos/estrellarse/helicoptero/Guipuzcoa/elpepuespvas/20070613elpepunac_8/Tes
Head Turner
14th Jun 2007, 11:19
Yet another sad and tragic accident with loss of life. My condolences to the families, friends and coleagues.
Heliharm
14th Jun 2007, 17:19
Below a photo of the wreckage. They were flying VFR and possible cause was the fog in that area. The passage where they crashed is known as a difficult passage and fog/low clouds often close the passage. The pilots were not familier with the area.
http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/prensa/fotos/200706/14/020D4ALIP1_1.jpg
http://www.hoy.es/20070613/nacional/muertos-estrellarse-helicoptero-onate_200706131332.html
http://www.apythel.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1066
alouette
14th Jun 2007, 17:57
No one can ever be too prudent...:uhoh:
They were two great guys...
In less than 2 years I've lost 3 close fellows... :ugh:
I just can say R.I.P. :(
Clavileño
15th Jun 2007, 00:16
Juanma:
Que tengas un feliz vuelo amigo, los que nos quedamos aquí no te olvidaremos.
Our efficient CAA just released the final report 4 years later... as always.
http://www.fomento.gob.es/NR/rdonlyres/2EEF9B09-D979-46EE-807C-49EB71158882/102081/2007_025_A_ENG.pdf
:ugh:
Smike
12th May 2011, 09:59
Some things will never change...sadly...
aegir
12th May 2011, 10:45
probably in Italy we have the same problem...or bed...
maeroda
12th May 2011, 16:38
probably in Italy as in all over the world though Inaer Italy is not as Inaer Spain.