Originally Posted by
SASless
30 Knots @ 2300 Feet (probably MSL) and not all that high off the ground in reality as Charlottesville is near some high ground with some mountain ridges in the vicinity.
Hmmm, dunno. 7 Miles SW of the Airport the elevation is 600 - 700 Feet max.
I suppose we shall see that situation play a significant role in whatever happened.
I can't exactly see how 700 feet high hills should bring down a helicopter from 2300 Feet?!