AS365 crash in lake
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AS365 crash in lake
A AS365 of the Norwegian Air Abulance ("Norsk Luftambulanse") crashed in lake "Vågåvatn" during hoist traning today, 21/11-04.
3 crew on board described as viritually unhurt. Helo was in hover when something happened and the pilot elected to make a controlled ditching on the lake.
The crew escaped after the helo rolled over and partially submerged.
They sat on top of the wreckage for a while, before 2 swam ashore, the last one beeing rescued by a boat later.
In norwegian: dagbladet.no
3 crew on board described as viritually unhurt. Helo was in hover when something happened and the pilot elected to make a controlled ditching on the lake.
The crew escaped after the helo rolled over and partially submerged.
They sat on top of the wreckage for a while, before 2 swam ashore, the last one beeing rescued by a boat later.
In norwegian: dagbladet.no
Last edited by M609; 22nd November 2004 at 00:32.
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Apparently the crew were picked up by a passing Audi driver who noticed the helicopter was in danger of sinking.
The Audi drivers laywers are in consultation with Audi to see if the cars warranty has been invalidated. It is also believed that the drivers licence was not endorsed with the 'rescue vehicle' group and because of this he may lose his licence.
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Seriously though, glad all the crew are Ok.
Just when you least expect it, Eh!
Apparently the crew were picked up by a passing Audi driver who noticed the helicopter was in danger of sinking.
The Audi drivers laywers are in consultation with Audi to see if the cars warranty has been invalidated. It is also believed that the drivers licence was not endorsed with the 'rescue vehicle' group and because of this he may lose his licence.
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Seriously though, glad all the crew are Ok.
Just when you least expect it, Eh!
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Registry Number???
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Interesting second set of pics!! I am surprised at so little damage to blades and fenestron. I know the Dauphin blades are tough but I would have expected more damage .
Doesn't look like it had floats as I can't see any grey covers.
Good job done by the Puma crew.
The 1st shot looks a little like Stingray!!! from the 70s TV
HF
Doesn't look like it had floats as I can't see any grey covers.
Good job done by the Puma crew.
The 1st shot looks a little like Stingray!!! from the 70s TV
HF
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Norsk Luftabulanse only have N1s, and they are the only ones that have that color scheme. (That google can reveal anyway)
It looks kinda "boxy" here:
Picture by Martin Alexander Skaatun
It looks kinda "boxy" here:
Picture by Martin Alexander Skaatun
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Its an N1
If you look at the Norwegian registry database (available through www.landings.com) it is an N1, s/n6228.
