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BigMike 27th August 2009 22:09

BK fire in Germany
 
http://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.d...626/heli_4.jpg

Am Flughafen: Rettungshubschrauber ausgebrannt - Stuttgarter Nachrichten online

Google translation:
Stuttgart - A rescue helicopter of type BK 117 is burned out on Friday morning in a hangar at the airport of Stuttgart. It uses a 42-year-old paramedic suffered serious burn injuries. On the helicopter there was a 1 million Euro damage.

The 42-year-old led by 7.40 clock on a routine morning check of the medical equipment in the helicopter. When reviewing an oxygen bottle, there was far from unknown causes a jet of flame. Through this, the man suffered serious burn injuries. He had to be taken to a special clinic. Although the airport fire brigade was quickly on the spot and was able to erase the blaze within minutes, there was a million claims. The helicopter was destroyed by fire within a short time. The Criminal Investigation has taken over the investigation.

Senior Pilot 27th August 2009 22:24

BM,

This accident was discussed back in May in HEMS BK117 severely damaged by fire.


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