Helicopter down in Kosciuszko National Park Australia
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Helicopter down in Kosciuszko National Park Australia
Helicopter crash Kosciuszko National Park
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...25c897694942f2
THE pilot of a helicopter that crashed in a remote area of Kosciuszko National Park has been flown to Canberra Hospital after he was winched out of difficult terrain late Tuesday afternoon.
The pilot, a man in his 50s, suffered head and spinal injuries and is believed to have been returning from Sydney where it had been helping fight fires.
The chopper reportedly came down near Cabramurra and initial reports suggest it was on fire.
The UH-1H helicopter’s registration is linked to O’Driscoll Aviation, according to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is used for waterbombing operations.
A Rural Fire Service spokesman confirmed the helicopter had been involved in fighting a huge bushfire in Sydney’s southwest over the weekend.
A doctor and paramedic were on the scene to stabilise the man.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...25c897694942f2
THE pilot of a helicopter that crashed in a remote area of Kosciuszko National Park has been flown to Canberra Hospital after he was winched out of difficult terrain late Tuesday afternoon.
The pilot, a man in his 50s, suffered head and spinal injuries and is believed to have been returning from Sydney where it had been helping fight fires.
The chopper reportedly came down near Cabramurra and initial reports suggest it was on fire.
The UH-1H helicopter’s registration is linked to O’Driscoll Aviation, according to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is used for waterbombing operations.
A Rural Fire Service spokesman confirmed the helicopter had been involved in fighting a huge bushfire in Sydney’s southwest over the weekend.
A doctor and paramedic were on the scene to stabilise the man.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/20...-national-park
VH-HUE, Helitak 271: a long term sight on many a fireground. Best wishes to Phil for a speedy recovery.
VH-HUE, Helitak 271: a long term sight on many a fireground. Best wishes to Phil for a speedy recovery.
Very different story to that on the ABC website.
Chopper crash at Kosciuszko National Park leaves man injured - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Is it usual for Hueys to be flown single pilot?
Chopper crash at Kosciuszko National Park leaves man injured - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Is it usual for Hueys to be flown single pilot?
Vertical reference (including fire ops) is better controlled from the left seat. Most helitaks are set up for this from the Huey family up to the Crane, mediums up to heavies. Stand fast the BK and others which don’t have a LHS approval.
