Originally Posted by
SASless
During the Cambodia ...
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The impact made a tremendous "Bang" and a lot of things happened all at once.
My left leg was jammed back under the seat, the aircraft really lurched about, and almost immediately flame enveloped the cockpit, making a hot greasy fire kind of noise....and my nomes flight suit and gloves began to burn away.
I recall seeing the backs of my hands bubble up and burst....which t has a way of focusing your thinking and you fall back upon your training and start earning. your flight pay.
Odd thing....we dealt with all of that without ever pulling out a checklist.
The entire crew.....five of us worked together and handled the problems.
Now....time for a big glass of Whisky and enjoy another beautiful Sun Set.
Definitely not the first description of an enemy induced helicopter hydraulic system fire I've heard from that conflict. Glad you weren't forced down in less friendly territory... hope you're enjoying another whiskey this afternoon.