Bell JetRanger down IOM
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Very sad....thought it maybe someone I know, heard it wasn't through PM. Now hear it is someone I also knew from my days growing up in Louth. RIP mate.
Helimut ... Really ?? !!
Very sad after a lot of us heard reports that he had walked away . It was very windy , probably 40 knots in the hills so possible 50kn gusts maybe over the tops . I don't know his hours or experience but low hrs plus teetering head then add high winds in the hills and you have dangerous mix . Not saying that is what happened here .... The tail section would give a good indication if there had been blade contact. RIP
Very sad after a lot of us heard reports that he had walked away . It was very windy , probably 40 knots in the hills so possible 50kn gusts maybe over the tops . I don't know his hours or experience but low hrs plus teetering head then add high winds in the hills and you have dangerous mix . Not saying that is what happened here .... The tail section would give a good indication if there had been blade contact. RIP
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Unfortunately you are incorrect
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Ancient Geek
So the pilot walked away, I call that a landing not a crash.
Probably a precautionary or forced landing.
Sadly not
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Ancient Geek
So the pilot walked away, I call that a landing not a crash.
Probably a precautionary or forced landing.
Sadly not
RIP.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe...f-man-33034542
Matthew Chapman
Matthew Chapman was the only person on board the privately-owned helicopter
A helicopter pilot has died in a crash on the Isle of Man during high winds.
Matthew Chapman, 48, from Louth, Lincolnshire, was the only person on board the privately-owned helicopter when it came down at about 09:00 BST.
He had dropped off two passengers shortly before the crash in the Baldwin Valley, near the 33rd Milestone, Isle of Man Constabulary said.
The annual TT motorbike racing festival was due to start this weekend but the opening race was delayed by the winds.
Police said the pilot of the Bell Jetranger aircraft suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed, they said.
Insp Derek Flint said the "difficult incident" had presented "a number of challenges" as it occurred during the TT festival and during strong winds.
He said: "He has now been taken from the scene, which will now be preserved for the arrival of the inspectors from the Air Accidents Investigations Branch who should arrive later this evening.
"The scene will remain under guard and members of the public are asked to remain clear of the location at this sensitive time. The coroner for inquests has been informed."
The scene is cordoned off
The helicopter crashed in a valley near the 33rd Milestone just off Mountain Road
The six-lap Superbike event was due to be staged on Saturday but has been postponed until Sunday.
Mountain Road has been closed between Ramsey and Creg Ny Baa until further notice while the cause of the crash is being investigated by police, the Isle of Man Rescue Service and air crash investigators.
Matthew Chapman was the only person on board the privately-owned helicopter
A helicopter pilot has died in a crash on the Isle of Man during high winds.
Matthew Chapman, 48, from Louth, Lincolnshire, was the only person on board the privately-owned helicopter when it came down at about 09:00 BST.
He had dropped off two passengers shortly before the crash in the Baldwin Valley, near the 33rd Milestone, Isle of Man Constabulary said.
The annual TT motorbike racing festival was due to start this weekend but the opening race was delayed by the winds.
Police said the pilot of the Bell Jetranger aircraft suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed, they said.
Insp Derek Flint said the "difficult incident" had presented "a number of challenges" as it occurred during the TT festival and during strong winds.
He said: "He has now been taken from the scene, which will now be preserved for the arrival of the inspectors from the Air Accidents Investigations Branch who should arrive later this evening.
"The scene will remain under guard and members of the public are asked to remain clear of the location at this sensitive time. The coroner for inquests has been informed."
The scene is cordoned off
The helicopter crashed in a valley near the 33rd Milestone just off Mountain Road
The six-lap Superbike event was due to be staged on Saturday but has been postponed until Sunday.
Mountain Road has been closed between Ramsey and Creg Ny Baa until further notice while the cause of the crash is being investigated by police, the Isle of Man Rescue Service and air crash investigators.
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The photo and the article are directly linked from the BBC website. It is not something that isn't in the public domain, otherwise it would have been moderated accordingly.
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A bit like Cows Getting Bigger I was somewhat surprised at the FCL input in SilsoSid's video. I've flown plenty of 355's and I believe that one, I've flown one of the air ambulance aircraft on the TT event and the rally, but I've never seen or needed to make an FCL input like that straight after take-off, or land an aircraft with such a potentially vital role off a wing-over.
Bit strange.......
SND
Bit strange.......
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Not wishing to pre-judge the causes of the accident, but just trying to understand the scenario.
The above image suggests the helicopter departed approx NNW, with variable and gusty winds from roughly SW, and Creg-ny-Baa about 1,000ft higher than Ronaldsway Airport.
What are the wind limits on a B206 and what are the implications of exceeding them?
Also, would a fully articulated rotorhead be more tolerant of strong winds than a teetering rotorhead in such conditions?
The above image suggests the helicopter departed approx NNW, with variable and gusty winds from roughly SW, and Creg-ny-Baa about 1,000ft higher than Ronaldsway Airport.
What are the wind limits on a B206 and what are the implications of exceeding them?
Also, would a fully articulated rotorhead be more tolerant of strong winds than a teetering rotorhead in such conditions?
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