And another crash in Spain... 2xb212, one Danish Pilot dead
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And another crash in Spain... 2xb212, one Danish Pilot dead
Pilot Dies in the crash of two helicopters fire in Albacete
IRIN - ALBACETE 30.09.2011 - 15:04h A pilot has died in the collision of two helicopters fire fighting service of Castilla-La Mancha who participated in extinguishing a fire in Bienservida, in the province of Albacete.
Sources for the office of the Government, Albacete firefighters and emergency service 112 of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha Efe reported this accident, which occurred about 13.40 hours.
The accident occurred when two helicopters came to carry water in a reservoir Bienservida, where he tried to quell a fire that alerted 13.06 hours.
The deceased is a Danish pilot with extensive experience, identified as Leo Jenssen, according to sources from the Ministry of Agriculture consulted by Efe, who have pointed out that the other driver was unharmed.
The two helicopters, owned by and leased from Air In the fire service, are grazed in the loading and have fallen into the reservoir, located in an area known as Los Castellares in the Sierra de Alcaraz.
- The pilot is a Danish national and had extensive experience
- The collision occurred in the air while collecting water
- They worked to extinguish a fire in Albacete
IRIN - ALBACETE 30.09.2011 - 15:04h A pilot has died in the collision of two helicopters fire fighting service of Castilla-La Mancha who participated in extinguishing a fire in Bienservida, in the province of Albacete.
Sources for the office of the Government, Albacete firefighters and emergency service 112 of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha Efe reported this accident, which occurred about 13.40 hours.
The accident occurred when two helicopters came to carry water in a reservoir Bienservida, where he tried to quell a fire that alerted 13.06 hours.
The deceased is a Danish pilot with extensive experience, identified as Leo Jenssen, according to sources from the Ministry of Agriculture consulted by Efe, who have pointed out that the other driver was unharmed.
The two helicopters, owned by and leased from Air In the fire service, are grazed in the loading and have fallen into the reservoir, located in an area known as Los Castellares in the Sierra de Alcaraz.
R.I.P.
RIP Big Leo -
First flew with him in Spain 20 years ago - surprised to hear he was still at it.
No doubt.
First flew with him in Spain 20 years ago - surprised to hear he was still at it.
Extensive experience
Surely it only takes one radio call on a common frequency to de-conflict when they are both using the same reservoir?
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Leo, mi viejo amigo,...I will always remember you. How sad to ear such a news, why one and not another? Only the big boss know. We flew you and me togheter in lots of places on this planet and we did enjoy it. Enjoy where ever you are now and from your altitude have a look at us sometimes to assist us in our flying like you always did. Love you old friend,....
