|
Originally Posted by Og1
(Post 12096815)
Assuming the graphic is correct, ZJ119 was c/s Sword2, as Ammo Boiler points out. ZJ131 was c/s Sword1. The accident site is just over 900ft amsl. The posted graphic (if correct) would appear to show Sword2 orbiting the accident site.
|
The graphic IMHO is not correct. Sword 2 was out in the area for quite some time and tracked pretty well on the ADSB type sites. Often stopping and orbiting in various locations. Coastguard AW139 was also tracking well and went to a location just north west of Sourton Down .
Unconfirmed eyewitness reports suggest there was fire before impact. |
I don’t think you can put much store in the “ witnesses “. Various reports of the aircraft “ mechanically failing “ but I’m not sure in the cacophony of a very low flying Merlin you’d be able to tell if you weren’t qualified
|
Do military helicopters carry a black box?
|
The Merlin Mk4 was fitted with a replacement FDR during MLSP so hopefully the cause of the incident can be determined once it has been recovered from the crash site and the data extracted.
|
RIP to the crew, just doing their job, under training orders.
Though we don't know what happened on the lead up to it, or if they had to deviate from their course due for anything. I was unsure what type of Heli it was, so I googled it. WOW, I DID NOT REALISE HOW BIG A MACHINE IT IS!!!! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....7ae81ab886.png AW101 Merlin MK4/4A https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....5c33e804e3.png |
| All times are GMT. The time now is 12:51. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.