View Full Version : Missing US MARINE UH-1 - Nepal disaster relief
rigidkid
14th May 2015, 13:11
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/13/us-marine-helicopter-reported-missing-in-nepal
Let's hope this has a good outcome
John R81
14th May 2015, 17:32
Just says "Bad Link"
jimf671
14th May 2015, 19:18
Conflicting reports over fate of Marine helicopter missing in Nepal | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/13/us-marine-helicopter-reported-missing-in-nepal/)
US, Indian, Nepali helicopters searching for missing Marine chopper | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/14/nepal-villagers-jam-small-himalayan-town-demanding-more-help-after-major/)
Search continues for U.S. helicopter missing in Nepal - CNNPolitics.com (http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/12/politics/us-helicopter-missing-nepal/)
US Marine helicopter declared missing - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32715538)
jimf671
15th May 2015, 06:39
Nepal earthquake: Wreck of missing US helicopter found - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-32748350)
Condolences to friends and family.
Who sent these people up there in a 412?:ugh:
The Sultan
15th May 2015, 09:41
EC
You are clueless. It was not a 412, but a H-1Y with two T-700's and 4 wide chord blades. Performance at this altitude will not be a factor in this accident. And even if it were a 412 they routinely operate in mountains at these heights.
The Sultan
Encyclo
15th May 2015, 09:44
ECB4, Suggest you read up on the UH-1Y before making such remarks :rolleyes:
Tragic Loss.
Fly Safe, Always.
Thank you gentlemen for putting me straight on the UH1Y with regards to performance
Apologies for any offence caused
Does anyone there have the numbers for what this machine will do at 11000 ft
The 412 graphs for that altitude aren't exactly wonderful
albatross
15th May 2015, 10:39
The Bell UH-1Y (http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Military/BellUH-1Y/1291148375207.html#/?tab=features-tab)
Some info but no alt. performance figures.
2 700s should give good performance.
I am sure someone will be along with some truth.
A tragic end for good folks on a mission of mercy.
Vertical Freedom
15th May 2015, 11:02
missing machine found North of Charikhot, no survivors,
location elevation ~ 11,000' (?)
6 x Crew (2 x Nepali Army)
Rest in Peace Brothers
John R81
15th May 2015, 11:19
BBC report available here Nepal earthquake: Wreck of missing US helicopter found - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-32748350)
"Although the cause of the crash is not yet known, a nearby Indian helicopter heard radio chatter about a possible fuel problem, said Steve Warren, a US Army colonel"