Morecambe Bay helo down
I became acquainted with many of the CHC folks last year and know them to be very fine people. My thoughts and prayers go out for those lost and their loved ones and friends.
This tragedy reminds us of the uncertainty of life. That is why we should always take that bit of time each day to make sure our families know how much we care about them, especially your little ones.
This tragedy reminds us of the uncertainty of life. That is why we should always take that bit of time each day to make sure our families know how much we care about them, especially your little ones.
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deepest condolancies, and my thoughts go out to all the families of the crew and pax on board
I flew with the guys at blackpool I am stunned.
RIP to All concerned
I flew with the guys at blackpool I am stunned.
RIP to All concerned
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My condolences also.
SBV Highland Sprite has been joined by Clwyd Supporter and Highland Supporter from the Douglas & Hamilton fields further south:
http://www.aisliverpool.org.uk/shows...mmsi=234924000
SBV Highland Sprite has been joined by Clwyd Supporter and Highland Supporter from the Douglas & Hamilton fields further south:
http://www.aisliverpool.org.uk/shows...mmsi=234924000
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/s...306265,00.html
At a press conference at Blackpool Airport, Detective Superintendent Mick Gradwell, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The coastguard is co-ordinating a massive search in Morecambe Bay after reports of a helicopter ditching 24 miles offshore. The helicopter had been travelling around various gas rigs.
"I am sad to say at the moment we have recovered six bodies and the search continues for the outstanding person."
Police issued an emergency telephone number for relatives to contact - 01772 410 772/410774.
Mr Gradwell said conditions at sea were very cold, but not very foggy.
He said a number of people from a drilling platform had witnessed the helicopter ditching into the sea.
He said the witnesses were being brought back to the mainland to be interviewed as investigators attempted to establish the cause of the crash.
Graphic of fields:
http://www.centrica.co.uk/files/jpeg...ecambe_bay.jpg
At a press conference at Blackpool Airport, Detective Superintendent Mick Gradwell, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The coastguard is co-ordinating a massive search in Morecambe Bay after reports of a helicopter ditching 24 miles offshore. The helicopter had been travelling around various gas rigs.
"I am sad to say at the moment we have recovered six bodies and the search continues for the outstanding person."
Police issued an emergency telephone number for relatives to contact - 01772 410 772/410774.
Mr Gradwell said conditions at sea were very cold, but not very foggy.
He said a number of people from a drilling platform had witnessed the helicopter ditching into the sea.
He said the witnesses were being brought back to the mainland to be interviewed as investigators attempted to establish the cause of the crash.
Graphic of fields:
http://www.centrica.co.uk/files/jpeg...ecambe_bay.jpg
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I am retired, ex RAF/Airline pilot, fixed wing only, and despite parallel threads running on those Forums feel it more appropriate to post to this one. Thoughts very much for those families and loved ones now bereaved. A tragedy made more poignant at a time of year meant for the happiness of children and the reuniting of families. May the ones so cruelly struck down by this tragedy find the strength and courage to bear it and the support to see it through. My sincere condolences.
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http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/tra...cle2108207.ece
Extracts:
It had taken off from Blackpool airport at 6pm but lost contact at around 6.30pm shortly after sending a distress signal.
Lancashire Police said the aircraft had landed on two platforms and was making its way to a third gas rig when it ditched into the sea. Police said the helicopter had been bringing workers back to shore and believed it was making its last call at the drilling platform.
Police said that six bodies had been recovered at 11pm by rescue teams, who were continuing their search for the missing person last night. It was not disclosed if the missing person was a crew member or passenger.
CHC Helicopter Corporation, which operated the downed Eurocopter AS365N, said the incident had occurred at approximately 6.35pm.
According to the shipping forecast issued by the Met Office, sea conditions in Morecambe Bay at the time had been "moderate". The winds had been light and visibility was good.
In a statement, Centrica said: "We are contacting all families connected with our Morecambe Bay gas fields and express our thoughts for the relatives of those missing at this time."
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It had taken off from Blackpool airport at 6pm but lost contact at around 6.30pm shortly after sending a distress signal.
Lancashire Police said the aircraft had landed on two platforms and was making its way to a third gas rig when it ditched into the sea. Police said the helicopter had been bringing workers back to shore and believed it was making its last call at the drilling platform.
Police said that six bodies had been recovered at 11pm by rescue teams, who were continuing their search for the missing person last night. It was not disclosed if the missing person was a crew member or passenger.
CHC Helicopter Corporation, which operated the downed Eurocopter AS365N, said the incident had occurred at approximately 6.35pm.
According to the shipping forecast issued by the Met Office, sea conditions in Morecambe Bay at the time had been "moderate". The winds had been light and visibility was good.
In a statement, Centrica said: "We are contacting all families connected with our Morecambe Bay gas fields and express our thoughts for the relatives of those missing at this time."
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I am so sorry to hear that these guys have met such a cruel end in a very unforgiving sea
My thoughts to family, friends and collegues
back in October I had the pleasure in watching them operating from Blackpool and thinking how impressive and powerful they sounded as they crossed the coast inbound to the field
G-I-B
My thoughts to family, friends and collegues
back in October I had the pleasure in watching them operating from Blackpool and thinking how impressive and powerful they sounded as they crossed the coast inbound to the field
G-I-B
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CHC regrets to announce fatal accident in North Sea
Wednesday, December 27, 2006, Vancouver, B.C., Canada: CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (TSX: FLY.A and FLY.B; NYSE: FLI) regrets to confirm that one of its Eurocopter AS365N type aircraft crashed in the East Irish Sea at approximately 1835 hours, UK time today (Wednesday December 27, 2006). Six bodies have now been recovered from the area. The emergency services are presently continuing their search for the remaining person involved. The aircraft was carrying five passengers and two crew.
CHC President and Chief Executive Officer Sylvain Allard said: "All of us are deeply, deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we are doing everything we can to help with the Search and Rescue operation. This is a small community and these are our friends and family. "
The accident happened near the North Morecambe platform, on a flight from the Millom West platform to the North Morecambe platform. CHC is liaising closely with the authorities in the ongoing search. Further details will be released when more information becomes available.
CHC President and Chief Executive Officer Sylvain Allard said: "All of us are deeply, deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we are doing everything we can to help with the Search and Rescue operation. This is a small community and these are our friends and family. "
The accident happened near the North Morecambe platform, on a flight from the Millom West platform to the North Morecambe platform. CHC is liaising closely with the authorities in the ongoing search. Further details will be released when more information becomes available.
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Great Loss
What a tragic loss. May the Good Lord grant their loved Ones and all the Guys ay CHC the fortitude to bear this great loss. Take one day at a time guys and appreciate each and every day to the full.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of those lost.
I can only thank those who tried to and are helping in this tragic event.
May those lost rest in peace.
May those bereaved find comfort and strength in the memories of their loved ones.
I am sure all of our prayers are with them this night.
I can only thank those who tried to and are helping in this tragic event.
May those lost rest in peace.
May those bereaved find comfort and strength in the memories of their loved ones.
I am sure all of our prayers are with them this night.
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CHC not sure where Morecambe Bay is...
CHC have understandably put out a press release, but temporarily lost where Morecambe Bay is - the title (thus repeated on newswires globally) is "CHC regrets to announce fatal accident in North Sea", managing to correct themselves in the ful text of the release:-
Wednesday, December 27, 2006, Vancouver, B.C., Canada: CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (TSX: FLY.A and FLY.B; NYSE: FLI) regrets to confirm that one of its Eurocopter AS365N type aircraft crashed in the East Irish Sea at approximately 1835 hours, UK time today (Wednesday December 27, 2006). Six bodies have now been recovered from the area. The emergency services are presently continuing their search for the remaining person involved. The aircraft was carrying five passengers and two crew.
CHC President and Chief Executive Officer Sylvain Allard said: "All of us are deeply, deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we are doing everything we can to help with the Search and Rescue operation. This is a small community and these are our friends and family. "
The accident happened near the North Morecambe platform, on a flight from the Millom West platform to the North Morecambe platform. CHC is liaising closely with the authorities in the ongoing search. Further details will be released when more information becomes available.
For media and other inquiries, please contact:
Chris Flanagan, Director of Communications
CHC Helicopter Corporation
778-999-3175
Wednesday, December 27, 2006, Vancouver, B.C., Canada: CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (TSX: FLY.A and FLY.B; NYSE: FLI) regrets to confirm that one of its Eurocopter AS365N type aircraft crashed in the East Irish Sea at approximately 1835 hours, UK time today (Wednesday December 27, 2006). Six bodies have now been recovered from the area. The emergency services are presently continuing their search for the remaining person involved. The aircraft was carrying five passengers and two crew.
CHC President and Chief Executive Officer Sylvain Allard said: "All of us are deeply, deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we are doing everything we can to help with the Search and Rescue operation. This is a small community and these are our friends and family. "
The accident happened near the North Morecambe platform, on a flight from the Millom West platform to the North Morecambe platform. CHC is liaising closely with the authorities in the ongoing search. Further details will be released when more information becomes available.
For media and other inquiries, please contact:
Chris Flanagan, Director of Communications
CHC Helicopter Corporation
778-999-3175
High Flight
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee
No 412 squadron, RCAF
Killed 11 December 1941
My sincere condolences to the families and friends.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee
No 412 squadron, RCAF
Killed 11 December 1941
My sincere condolences to the families and friends.
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