Gov't air safety questioned in firefighting crash
Posted: 12/07/2010 12:31:45 AM PST
Updated: 12/07/2010 12:43:45 AM PST
WASHINGTON—An investigation into the crash of a U.S. Forest Service firefighting helicopter that killed nine people two years ago has revived concerns about the safety of government aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board meets Tuesday to determine the cause of the Aug. 5, 2008, crash near Weaverville, Calif., and make safety recommendations. The Sikorsky S-61N helicopter was carrying firefighters from the front lines of a stubborn wildfire in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. It had been airborne less than a minute when it lost power and fell into the forest.
Seven firefighters, the pilot and a Forest Service safety inspector were killed. The co-pilot and three firefighters were injured.
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