Mike Reyno Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 Apparently the mechanic was at the controls of this police MD 530 when it crashed while they were landing. Luckily it sounds like no one was seriously injured. How much truth is there to their explanation? Would you not have duals in for something like this? Follow link. The video is on the side. Helicopter accident Quote
67november Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 this report came out several days ago, several PD's are training their mechanics to understand "simple" flight menuvers ie slow speed/hovering manuverings. this case was when they were teaching him hovering skills the mechanic in ? has been with the department for a long period of time and was willing to be trained to understand how the craft flyes. the PD was in on this and assumed the risks involved in doing such training. I commend both the department and the PIC for accepting the responsibility to train their personel for this kind of work. Quote
Helo-Pilot Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 Well theres the problem. The reporter said he broke the tail rotor off. (Of the NOTAR) Quote
Fenestron Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 didn't the article say the mechanic was a trained pilot? I could care less now if it was a mechanic, the cook or bob your uncle....he's got a licence, so therefore to me, he's more than capable..... so why would they make such a big deal about him being the mechanic, he's the multi hat wearing pilot/mechanic/toilet cleaner etc.... Quote
Helo-Pilot Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 It said he has a commercial ticket. Quote
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