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re: La Nat Guard soldiers among those killed in helicopter crash. *PRAYERS*
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:09 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:09 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
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So you are telling me an A/C configured to hold 11 pax in the seats minus the 4 crew you also magically had 3 pax sitting on the floor unsecured? Yeah I'm sure. We have all kinds of experts here..
This was a MARSOC mission - they do all kinds of crazy stuff, hanging out the side of the helicopter - but I tend to agree, though, 4+14 sounds like no seats - or maybe just the back row of 4 left in. With 11 seated, belted passengers, that would be a tight, tight fit to squeeze 3 more unsecured and it would be nothing like safe.
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Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:10 am to VanRIch
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So you were responding to me when you said that initially, basically saying I or my friend want attention.
It seemed pretty obvious to me...
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:12 am to Charlie Arglist
If you know anyone in a Blackhawk unit in Hammond, prayers to yall.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:17 am to LSUTiger205
I'm done with this thread too many experts with zero Army Aviation knowledge it's amusing.
Again prayers to the families.
Again prayers to the families.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:26 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
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I'm done with this thread
Peace out...
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zero Army Aviation knowledge
(1) Says the guy that was proven wrong repeatedly
(2) An SH-60 and a UH-60, there aren't that many differences
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:30 am to GrammarKnotsi
From the LAANG media advisory
quote:
NEW ORLEANS – Two UH-60 BlackHawk aircraft assigned to the Hammond, Louisiana Army National Guard were participating in a training exercise over night. One aircraft with four aircrew and seven Marines assigned to Camp LaJeune, North Carolina, was involved in an accident near Eglin range site A-17, east of the Navarre Bridge in Florida.
The helicopter was reported missing at about 8:30 p.m. last night. Debris from the aircraft was located by search and rescue team at about 2 a.m. this morning. Search and rescue efforts are underway at the accident site currently. The second helicopter and its personnel on board have returned and are accounted for at this time. The aircraft are assigned to the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Hammond, Louisiana.
They were participating in a routine training mission involving the Marine Special Operations Regiment from Camp LeJeune. Names of the aircrew and Marines on board are being withheld pending NOK notification. The accident is under investigation.
Additional details will be provided as they become available. The crash is under investigation.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:36 am to GrammarKnotsi
I have tons of Army aviation knowledge. Outside avionics, there isnt really a difference in a SH-60 vs UH-60. As a matter of fact, the difference in any -60 airframe whether is a MH-60S or a UH-60A is minimal.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:32 am to Charlie Arglist
One of them was my personal friend. He was one of the pilots. Very sad day for me, my family and friends.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:38 am to redneck
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quote: why are you putting supposed in quotes? he is saying that similar to any other tragedy there were will be a ton of people who were "suppose" to be on the bird but in fact were not and just want attention
I've met no less thank 250K people that were in tiger stadium for the 97' UF game
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:42 am to SuperSaint
Keep up the good work of being fcktards in this thread. 
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:43 am to SuperSaint
When are they going to release the names?
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:43 am to MudEngineer318
quote:Where was he from if you don't mind me asking?
One of them was my personal friend. He was one of the pilots. Very sad day for me, my family and friends.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:46 am to theunknownknight
quote:
When are they going to release the names?
quote:
By 11:15 a.m., relatives of all four of those guardsmen had been notified, though their names won't be released publicly until the Coast Guard recovers their bodies or calls off the search, said Col. Pete Schneider, a Louisiana National Guard spokesman.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:47 am to ForeverLSU02
Thanks. I guess it's wait and see.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:47 am to ForeverLSU02
Very sad news.
I'm assuming no word on the cause yet?
I'm assuming no word on the cause yet?
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:48 am to theunknownknight
quote:I've been keeping an eye of facebook for updates regarding a few guys that I know. Nothing yet, so I'm guessing that's a good sign for them.
Thanks. I guess it's wait and see.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:49 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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I'm assuming no word on the cause yet?
I've heard repeatedly that fog was a big factor, so I guess you could assume the pilots lost their orientation. Although a few people have pointed out that the blackhawk is more than capable of functioning in these conditions.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:51 am to sicboy
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I've heard repeatedly that fog was a big factor, so I guess you could assume the pilots lost their orientation. Although a few people have pointed out that the blackhawk is more than capable of functioning in these conditions.
It's capable. But I personally think flying IFR in a helo is kinda pointless. Unless it's just land at an airport in the terminal phase low level IFR in helicopters is dangerous.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:53 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Fog is still crazy bad for the search.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:56 am to sicboy
There's no telling what happened. It apparently wasn't a mid-air collision with another aircraft, but aside from that, who knows?
Was it bayside or gulf side? I'm assuming gulf side...
Was it bayside or gulf side? I'm assuming gulf side...
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