firefighting helicopter crashed in Spain 19th March 2011
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firefighting helicopter crashed in Spain 19th March 2011
One Inaer's bell 407 crashed some hours ago in Teruel ( Spain). 6 persons have died and one serous injured.... The helicopter was going to small
Fire with authority lost the contact with them.
RIP ALLS
Fire with authority lost the contact with them.
RIP ALLS
Very sad news. My sincere condolences 
I find it kind of disturbing that Inaer's website never mentions anything whenever people crash and die within the company.
I find it kind of disturbing that Inaer's website never mentions anything whenever people crash and die within the company.
Last edited by eivissa; 19th Mar 2011 at 20:37.
The triple exclamation marks seem a trifle unnecessary in this sad situation. There should be no surprise that accidents occur in this type of operation which is probably as dangerous as EMS operations.
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INAER Bell 407 crashed in Teruel (Spain)
Yesterday, a firefighting INAER Bell 407 crashed in Teruel (Spain).
6 fatalities (pilot and 5 firemen) and one injured.
Mueren seis brigadistas antiincendios al estrellarse su helicóptero en Teruel · ELPAÍS.com
No further info yet.
INAER has one of the highest accidents rate in the helicopter business.
At this time, INAER managers are charged for the accident of a S61N in Canary Islands.
Directivos de INAER, imputados por el accidente de helicóptero de Tenerife
Luís Miñano (INAER) declarará como imputado de Homicidio por Imprudencia Grave
Working times in INAER are a kind of slavery.
Pilots works up to 2,440 working hours per year.
SAR A139 crashed in Almería (Spain) a year ago belongs to INAER.
Be careful, guys...
6 fatalities (pilot and 5 firemen) and one injured.
Mueren seis brigadistas antiincendios al estrellarse su helicóptero en Teruel · ELPAÍS.com
No further info yet.
INAER has one of the highest accidents rate in the helicopter business.
At this time, INAER managers are charged for the accident of a S61N in Canary Islands.
Directivos de INAER, imputados por el accidente de helicóptero de Tenerife
Luís Miñano (INAER) declarará como imputado de Homicidio por Imprudencia Grave
Working times in INAER are a kind of slavery.
Pilots works up to 2,440 working hours per year.
SAR A139 crashed in Almería (Spain) a year ago belongs to INAER.
Be careful, guys...
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407 down in spain
Anyone have more information on this?
R.I.P
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On March 19, 2011, at 12:35 UTC, a Bell 407 helicopter crashed near the town of Villastar, Teruel - Spain. The helicopter crashed while transporting a fire brigade to extinguish a blaze in the eastern part of Spain about 400 kilometers from Madrid. The pilot, along with 5 passengers, were killed. The other occupant was seriously injured.
R.I.P
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NTSB Identification: ENG11RA023
14 CFR Unknown
Accident occurred Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Alcorsia, Teruel, Spain, Spain
Aircraft: BELL Bell, registration: EC-KTA
Injuries: Unavailable
14 CFR Unknown
Accident occurred Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Alcorsia, Teruel, Spain, Spain
Aircraft: BELL Bell, registration: EC-KTA
Injuries: Unavailable
http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/446...ch-2011-a.html
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Have not heard a thing, even through the "fire world" grapevine.
Maybe someone closer could answer some questions for me. Is it typical to fly with 6 firefighters on board in Spain?
Here in the US I fly initial helitack with an L4. With fuel for 90 minutes, bucket, longline etc we only have enough weight left for 3 firefighters with gear. (Admittedly, I have to keep it somewhat light in that our operations go upto 8,500 ft with typical temps of 25C.) During the "sea level" portion of my contract, we fly with just under 3 hours of fuel, but still only 3 firefighters. We just do not have any more room in the aircraft for more.
When doing a crew shuttle, we will put fup to five firefighters on board, but at this point we will not have the bucket on board, again most of our people are not small and would not even fit in the rear middle seat.
Maybe someone closer could answer some questions for me. Is it typical to fly with 6 firefighters on board in Spain?
Here in the US I fly initial helitack with an L4. With fuel for 90 minutes, bucket, longline etc we only have enough weight left for 3 firefighters with gear. (Admittedly, I have to keep it somewhat light in that our operations go upto 8,500 ft with typical temps of 25C.) During the "sea level" portion of my contract, we fly with just under 3 hours of fuel, but still only 3 firefighters. We just do not have any more room in the aircraft for more.
When doing a crew shuttle, we will put fup to five firefighters on board, but at this point we will not have the bucket on board, again most of our people are not small and would not even fit in the rear middle seat.
apb...
Thanks...
Do they carry fire packs etc, and do you carry a bucket on the aircraft? (just trying to figure how much weight you guys are carrying).
Thanks...
Do they carry fire packs etc, and do you carry a bucket on the aircraft? (just trying to figure how much weight you guys are carrying).
They carry all that is necesary to fight against fire and a bamby bucket.