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Old 24th Nov 2012, 03:53
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Break The Rules.....At Your Own Risk!

Just saw this.....


On November 15th at approximately 0700 MST, Lifeguard 2 was returning to the Riverton Airport base (KRIW) from Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, when the aircraft struck three 69kv power line consisting of 4.0, 6 strand aluminum wrapped steel core cable. The pilot was able to land the helicopter safely and immediately. The crew used the satellite phone to contact the communications center (no cellular service at site) and the PAIP was initiated. Investigation has revealed that the pilot and crew, by flying at an en-route altitude of 80-100 feet above ground level, were acting outside the scope of their employment and in violation of Federal Aviation Regulations, company operational specifications and policies. The pilot’s employment has been terminated and disciplinary action taken against the medical crew as willing participants.
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