Schweizer 300 emergency landing in India
John,
I believe he is refering to this video at 06:33, where it shows an open dirt area with Power Lines in the background and god knows what else lurking about.
I believe he is refering to this video at 06:33, where it shows an open dirt area with Power Lines in the background and god knows what else lurking about.
Hah - thanks for that 206Fan.
It would be interesting to know what direction he auto'd in from. I suspect on approach to the rooftop his sphincter would have resembled a rabbit's nose.
It would be interesting to know what direction he auto'd in from. I suspect on approach to the rooftop his sphincter would have resembled a rabbit's nose.
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No such thing as an open area in India....
As a regular traveler to India I would observe that even if this "open area" was within auto distance it is almost certain that it would have been covered with kids playing cricket. :-)
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If he had fuel cans in the area they would be used to defuel the helicopter- to reduce the fire hazard & reduce the weight making it easier to handle.
The other videos that 206fan had links.
just follow the links.It's a real volume to learn from. 
(You even look close you can see the blade scares on the cement roof & how the blades were damaged)If you ever had to auto a 300 you would be looking between your toes for where the landing would be,
Glad they walked away- Nice bit of luck.The group on the roof looked a Cal Trans road crew (1 worker & 25 supervisors)
Fly safe.
