denvermartinfarms
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What forest was this on?
denvermartinfarms":1wxjawqo said:What forest was this on?
Two men who died in a helicopter crash in Harrison County were unable to free themselves from the aircraft as it burned in the DeSoto National Forest, authorities said at a Tuesday press conference.
Officials told reporters that the pilot, Brandon Ricks, 40, is from Blanchard, Okla., and 55-year-old Steven Cobb is from Wiggins. Cobb worked for the U.S. Forest Service. One man survived the crash, but his name has not been released. He underwent surgery Monday at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile. He is currently in serious condition.
Autopsies show Cobb died of blunt force trauma and Ricks died of smoke inhalation, Harrison County Gary Hargrove said.
The 1980 model Bell 206 L1 helicopter is owned by Oklahoma's T&M Aviation. The crew had been monitoring an 800-acre controlled burn along the Harrison and Stone County lines.
The crash was reported at 2:57 p.m. Monday about a mile from Airey Town Road. Investigators said the helicopter hit several trees as it crashed along a 30-foot path.
The NTSB and the FAA are conducting an investigation into the crash, talking to witnesses and looking into the background of the pilot, officials said. They will look into his training and flight proficiency, as well as doing a complete examination of the aircraft. Other factors to be considered are the weather conditions, environmental factors, and radar data.
NTSB investigator Steven Stein said if any systematic deficiencies are found concerning the pilot, the helicopter, or the environment, the board will work to come to a safety recommendation to prevent future similar accidents.
While a preliminary report should be on the NTSB's website within two weeks, it could take up to a year to complete the investigation. There should be a brief probable-cause report available within two months.
We didnt get a lot of info other that some brief details. What Greybeard posted is pretty much what we got but even without the names. The final report will be a while im sure.Deepsouth":15vj8hj0 said:Jo we never know what the day holds for us do we.
Kenny I figured you knew about it but am surprised that you have already been in contact with some people who were there. They're being pretty tight lipped about it here. Not even the media getting much information. The pilot was from Oklahoma. The third person who was on the chopper was changed from critical condition to serious.