german CH 53 taxi into tower, one airport employe hit by parts dies

[Flying Bull]

Hi all,
on monday a CH53 from the German forces made a refueling stop at a civilian airport.
It taxied with the blades into the tower building
Flying parts hit one one the ground, the person died
https://www.nrz.de/panorama/bundeswe...8086.bild.html

[megan]

I wonder what sort of savaging the crew will get from Pprune?

[etudiant]

As the incident happened on a non military site, the civil courts may get involved.
This will perhaps shine a spotlight on the current state of the German military.
Meanwhile, the hapless crew is receiving 'psychological support'.

[rotorrookie]

Originally Posted by etudiant

As the incident happened on a non military site, the civil courts may get involved.
This will perhaps shine a spotlight on the current state of the German military.
Meanwhile, the hapless crew is receiving 'psychological support'.

Meaning what?

[Cows getting bigger]

Some of us will remember CH-47 at Hannover in May 1988. Tragic and avoidable.

God speed, Phil, Jim and Glyn.

[etudiant]

Originally Posted by rotorrookie

Meaning what?

By the evidence of very low in service rates of their major equipment, the German military is neglected and poorly administered. That does not seem good public policy.

[pitch horn]

I’m staggered that the sideways walking super star hasn’t stuck the knife in yet ?

[malabo]

Or that ex-ACN expert that waxed large in the Stadium crash...
We might also hear from the Oz crew that chopped down a light pole with a 332.

[rotor-rooter]

Originally Posted by etudiant

By the evidence of very low in service rates of their major equipment, the German military is neglected and poorly administered. That does not seem good public policy.

Who provides the support for the military? They seem to have quite a variety of different helicopter types.

[Vertical Freedom]

How big am I, where's my rotating blades?

Rest in Peace to the innocent victim

Meanwhile, the hapless crew is receiving 'psychological support' what about the surviving family getting some support??

Maybe some confined area training for the Driver?

Totally unnecessary crash

[megan]

Totally unnecessary crash

As is the case with all crashes in the absolute final analysis VF, as in, "if only ......"

[DOUBLE BOGEY]

COWS GETTING BIGGER - I think Jim is still with us.....at least I hope he is!

[212man]

Originally Posted by DOUBLE BOGEY

COWS GETTING BIGGER - I think Jim is still with us.....at least I hope he is!

Different Jim I think

[Cows getting bigger]

Yes indeed, Jim McM.

[spencer17]

Well done boys you're absolutely on topic.