Helicopter Down Near Blackpool 22nd Sept 09
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From the BBC news website.
A helicopter has crashed near an estuary in north Lancashire.
Police said a may day signal was sent from the aircraft as it flew over Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool, at about 1210 BST.
About 45 minutes later, an aircraft was located at Barnaby's Sands, an area of salt marsh on the edge of the Wyre estuary.
Two people were believed to be on board but the extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Emergency services are at the scene and are carrying out a recovery operation.
A helicopter has crashed near an estuary in north Lancashire.
Police said a may day signal was sent from the aircraft as it flew over Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool, at about 1210 BST.
About 45 minutes later, an aircraft was located at Barnaby's Sands, an area of salt marsh on the edge of the Wyre estuary.
Two people were believed to be on board but the extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Emergency services are at the scene and are carrying out a recovery operation.
What pray tell is a Bell 300?
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I was admiring that on the apron at EGNH last tue, amongst the sea of Robbos.
Really bad news. See the report says the mayday was called over Poulton. Seems to have crashed over the other side of the estuary.
Just really bad news. Thoughts with all involved.
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Really bad news. See the report says the mayday was called over Poulton. Seems to have crashed over the other side of the estuary.
Just really bad news. Thoughts with all involved.
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I doesnt look like those blades were turning if you look on the BBC news site, a sign of the fatal 'blades clapping hands'. Autorotation with the collective pulled too early I guess. Schweizer 269C, G-****. Wait for news to break. Too many media vermin about to give the G code yet. If you know the field, you will know the aircraft.
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Very saddened
What a terrible tragedy. The instructor involved was a fantastic person, great instructor and a good friend. I've never met anyone who could throw out so many jokes in such a short amount of time, i spoke to him just a few minutes before he took off and as ever his brilliant personality was beaming down the phone.
I did not know his student but my thoughts are with all the people they have left behind
R.I.P although i know your jokes will be disturbing that peace a little!
I did not know his student but my thoughts are with all the people they have left behind
R.I.P although i know your jokes will be disturbing that peace a little!
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i will second that with a smile. i flew once with the man and his impact was collosal... no edge or air of superiority.. a true humble gentleman, and a man with the 300 in his blood. a consumate proffessional at the controls, a joy to be around in the hangar.
with simple humility he dispelled the myth that some areas of flying are daunting... a no go area for the unqualified. and he did this with cheerful purpose born about because he just loved flying. a huge loss.
i do not know the identity of the student and therefore cannot comment but pass on deepest sympathy to all concerned,
i am so lucky to have shared a cockpit with this man. rip.
with simple humility he dispelled the myth that some areas of flying are daunting... a no go area for the unqualified. and he did this with cheerful purpose born about because he just loved flying. a huge loss.
i do not know the identity of the student and therefore cannot comment but pass on deepest sympathy to all concerned,
i am so lucky to have shared a cockpit with this man. rip.
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Having been a EGNH Brat in days past I am truly saddened by these two fellow airmen who have perished. and like many I will always wait to hear the correct outcome of any inquiry, rather than try to second guess the reason. My heartfelt sympathy's go to their family's,
Sadly the BBC North should send reporters who want to report fact, not Hack wet dreams, the Northern Irish Female reporter would have been better reporting on Dropped Knitting Needles in the WI rather than starting to guess at what she thought had happened, she is obviously very well informed, NOT
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Sadly the BBC North should send reporters who want to report fact, not Hack wet dreams, the Northern Irish Female reporter would have been better reporting on Dropped Knitting Needles in the WI rather than starting to guess at what she thought had happened, she is obviously very well informed, NOT
Peter D R-B
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