Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured
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Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured
I happened to notice this whilst looking for something else, I don't see it mentioned here so posting a link.
Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured
Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured
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"It was unclear as of Friday evening whether 'Air One' can be repaired."
Its fairly clear from the photo, I would guess!
"it’s unknown how far off the ground the helicopter was before it crashed"
Very shortly before the crash, I reckon it would have been 1mm from the ground!
Its fairly clear from the photo, I would guess!
"it’s unknown how far off the ground the helicopter was before it crashed"
Very shortly before the crash, I reckon it would have been 1mm from the ground!
NTSB Preliminary Report
... the pilot returned to LZU due to approaching weather conditions. While approaching the landing zone, the pilot noted a "strong wind gust" followed by a "sudden, uncommanded, violent, right yaw" and "what seemed to be an uncommanded climb." He applied cyclic and pedal inputs; however, the helicopter continued in a right spin for at least two full rotations until it impacted the ground.
Date & Time [of incident]: 09/01/2017, 1058 EDT
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots, 190°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 1500 ft agl
Visibility: 7 Miles
Date & Time [of incident]: 09/01/2017, 1058 EDT
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots, 190°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 1500 ft agl
Visibility: 7 Miles
While the aircraft and MR system sustained significant damage, the TR and blades seem to be un-dented (see 3rd picture in link from OP). Pilot recovering well, but Copilot still paralyzed from waist down. :-(
Police Department just ordered a new 530F in replacement of the mishap helicopter (Gwinnett police helicopter crash: 1 officer may return to work soon and https://www.verticalmag.com/press-re...utm_content=V1).
