US HEMS Accident
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US HEMS Accident
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First photo from OSP
In this photo provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, authorities survey the scene of wreckage where a medical helicopter crashed in a remote wooded area in Brown Township, Ohio, on its way to pick up a patient, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. There had been no reports of anyone else injured in the crash. No names were released immediately. A few crew members were all killed in the crash, authorities said. (Ohio State Highway Patrol via AP
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condolences to family and friends...
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From: Downeast
Extreme cold, snow showers, remote area.....video of the scene shows the aircraft utterly destroyed....just bits and pieces with debris scattered all through the forest.
Such a tragedy.....again.
Such a tragedy.....again.
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From: Interloper
Now seeing ABC news reports crash time as 6:50 am.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/air-ambula...ry?id=60704284
https://abcnews.go.com/US/air-ambula...ry?id=60704284
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From: Brantisvogan
Bit old school assuming all pilots are a he.
Millennials would have you flogged, if they approved of fatal beatings.
The crew members have been identified as pilot Jennifer Topper,
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“State troopers’ special response team and aviation unit began searching for the wreckage and finally located it around 10:16 a.m., reportedly pinging one of the crew members’ cellphones.”
3 hours to find the wreckage.
No tracking?
Probably wouldn’t have affected the outcome of those onboard had the site been located earlier...
mjb
3 hours to find the wreckage.
No tracking?
Probably wouldn’t have affected the outcome of those onboard had the site been located earlier...
mjb
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The initial media report I read got it wrong.....it was the male Flight Nurse that was working three jobs....not the Lady Pilot.
That is what I get assuming the media had their stuff in one sack for a change.
Instrument Proficiency (not just legal currency) will be an issue in this tragedy.
Of course not...why would one want tracking of a EMS Helicopter....that would cost money.
Just like why would you follow a roadway if it takes and extra minute on a night flight when you can fly over dark unlit terrain in snow showers?
Besides....before long folks will want twins and autopilots and effective Instrument Flying Training.
When would it end....this wanting more Gucci kit and training?
That is what I get assuming the media had their stuff in one sack for a change.
Instrument Proficiency (not just legal currency) will be an issue in this tragedy.
Of course not...why would one want tracking of a EMS Helicopter....that would cost money.
Just like why would you follow a roadway if it takes and extra minute on a night flight when you can fly over dark unlit terrain in snow showers?
Besides....before long folks will want twins and autopilots and effective Instrument Flying Training.
When would it end....this wanting more Gucci kit and training?
Last edited by SASless; 31st January 2019 at 12:02.
