Msg ID:
2690295 |
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Author:Roto boy
5/26/2021 5:42:24 AM
Reply to: 2690276
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Looks like N9FH from Brainerd Firehawk.
RIP. |
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Msg ID:
2690342 |
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Author:Did the bucket snap up by chance?
5/26/2021 3:53:16 PM
Reply to: 2690295
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https://www.asias.faa.gov/apex/f?p=100:96:2626559769705::::P96_ENTRY_DATE,P96_MAKE_NAME,P96_FATAL_FLG:26-MAY-21,BHI+H60+HELICOPTERS
FAA is already claiming the bucket entered the rotor system. one can't help but wonder if there is a video of it being right on the airfield.
Regardless, RIP to those in the aircraft. Please keep this thread appropriate regardless of your feelings towards this company.
~Cheers |
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Msg ID:
2690349 |
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Author:Did the bucket snap up by chance?
5/26/2021 4:55:57 PM
Reply to: 2690342
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZxTlPEaFr4
You can hear one of the calls to tower at 0:56, sounds like another day in the office. If you've worked there, you'll recognize that voice. Not sure who else was with him though.
Condolences to the loved ones. |
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Msg ID:
2690354 |
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Author:Azguy
5/26/2021 5:29:58 PM
Reply to: 2690349
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Rest easy brother. You'll be missed for sure. We had some fun times back in the day. |
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Msg ID:
2690351 |
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Author:SamA
5/26/2021 4:59:05 PM
Reply to: 2690342
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The FAA did not say the bucket entered the rotor system. You did. Stop making s up. |
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Msg ID:
2690365 |
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Author:stfu
5/26/2021 7:09:31 PM
Reply to: 2690351
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IDENTIFICATION Date: 25-MAY-21 Time: 22:00:00Z Regis#: N9FH Aircraft Make: BHI H60 HELICOPTERS Aircraft Model: UH-60 Event Type: ACCIDENT Highest Injury: FATAL Aircraft Missing: No Damage: DESTROYED LOCATION City: LEESBURG State: FLORIDA Country: UNITED STATES DESCRIPTION Description: AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING FIRE WATER DROP EXERCISES, LOST CONTROL OF THE BUCKET CUASING THE ROTOR SECTION TO SEPARATE, CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, LEESBURG, FL. INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 4 |
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Msg ID:
2690297 |
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Author:Anonymous
5/26/2021 6:30:55 AM
Reply to: 2690276
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Damn. |
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Msg ID:
2690316 |
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Author:Azguy
5/26/2021 10:32:39 AM
Reply to: 2690276
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Anyone have info on who the crew was? Initials? |
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Msg ID:
2690319 |
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Author:Sad
5/26/2021 11:01:08 AM
Reply to: 2690316
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Witness indicates some kind of tail rotor malfunction. |
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Msg ID:
2690391 |
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Author:Wanna know
5/27/2021 12:25:42 AM
Reply to: 2690319
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How do you loose control of the bucket to the point it gets into the main rotor? Seems more likely they lost control with it on a long line and it went into the tail rotor? |
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Msg ID:
2690393 |
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Author:Friend
5/27/2021 12:43:29 AM
Reply to: 2690391
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I dont know details but the guy was experienced. Had been with the company and flying the hawk for 4-5 years. Multiple articles elude to them testing a new bucket or a new release mechanism. Again I dont know the details but the pilot was one of the most solid dudes Ive ever worked with and about as good a friend as someone could ask for. Condolences to the families. |
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Msg ID:
2690512 |
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Author:Circus Monkey
5/28/2021 12:25:21 PM
Reply to: 2690393
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R.I.P.
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Msg ID:
2690519 |
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Author:Poor info
5/28/2021 1:29:41 PM
Reply to: 2690393
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It wasn't a bucket, it was a tanking system, get your facts correct. |
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Msg ID:
2690524 |
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Author:Friend
5/28/2021 2:04:19 PM
Reply to: 2690519
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Cool. Pretty sure I said twice in my post that I didnt hsve details and was just stating what I read in a few articles. Good to know their is still twits like you out there just itching to jump on someone. Tank or bucket doesn't change the fact that my post was meant to pay respects to a friend who was a good guy and a solid pilot, a sentiment obviously shared by others considering it has more likes than any other comment in the thread. Crawl back down into moms basement, if your lucky she might bring you another sandwich. |
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Msg ID:
2690535 |
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Author:Truckee
5/28/2021 3:11:25 PM
Reply to: 2690524
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Have any names been released yet? |
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Msg ID:
2690540 |
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Author:I dont think so
5/28/2021 3:34:39 PM
Reply to: 2690535
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Msg ID:
2690633 |
One of the pilots +4/-0
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Author:initials
5/29/2021 4:02:16 PM
Reply to: 2690535
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One of the Pilots is CK.
RIP buddy, Alway a fun guy to be around, you'd laugh until your stomache hurt. Always had a positive outlook and would never let you get down. Hopefully you're doing Hurricane Katrina's in the afterlife! |
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Msg ID:
2690653 |
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Author:None
5/29/2021 11:21:19 PM
Reply to: 2690519
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Do you know which tank it was? I've seen 3 different tanks on those. I have heard some talk about the acccordian type tanks coming open in flight. |
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Msg ID:
2690881 |
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Author:Sand Bluff
5/31/2021 7:52:58 PM
Reply to: 2690653
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I doubt this would help, but in this video it shows a snorkel from the gunner's seat sliding window.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSAyqKm7ADQ
Has anyone seen them using something like this on a fire? |
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Msg ID:
2690912 |
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Author:Wow
6/1/2021 12:16:35 AM
Reply to: 2690881
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That snorkel is out of control, pretty sure you can see it fly above the tail boom... |
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