Helicopter rescues hikers from perilous beach situation
Rescue of Hikers at Point Reyes National Seashore A recent video captures a dramatic rescue of two hikers who found themselves stuck on a remote beach, near Point Reyes National Seashore, known for its treacherous conditions. As reported by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the hikers were trapped close to what’s referred to as “elephant […]
Helicopter rescue assists hiker who plunged 25 feet onto rocks at Big Falls
A dramatic video captures the rescue of hikers who fell about 25 feet at a well-known hiking spot. This incident took place Sunday afternoon at Big Falls, located near forest waterfalls in the San Bernardino Mountains. According to San Bernardino County firefighters, emergency services were alerted around 3:45 PM after someone yelled for help from […]
Experts inform NTSB that night vision goggles might have hindered helicopter pilots before their crash with a jet.
Experts informed the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday that the pilot of a U.S. Army helicopter, which collided with a Washington Airlines passenger jet in January, struggled to see the plane while using Night Vision goggles. These Army goggles particularly limited the pilot’s ability to spot aircraft colored lights. Additionally, they restricted the pilot’s […]
California increases firefighting resources with new helicopter fleet
California has recently wrapped up a years-long effort to enhance its firefighting resources, particularly with the arrival of two specialized Sikorsky S-70i Fire Hawk helicopters. Officials are excited about these additions, claiming they establish California as having “the world’s largest civil helicopter fire fleet,” as noted by Governor Gavin Newsom during a recent press conference. […]
Army helicopter displayed faulty altitude readings prior to collision with American Eagle in DC plane crash
A recent survey by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the Army helicopter involved in a collision with a commercial airplane in Washington, DC, in January had inaccurate altitude readings. The NTSB initiated a hearing in Washington on Wednesday, focusing on the January 29 crash between an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, […]
Army helicopter involved in fatal midair collision with plane in DC exceeded altitude limit, NTSB discovers
NTSB Hearing on Fatal DC Helicopter Crash Reveals Alarming Details A recently conducted survey by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) highlighted that the Army helicopter involved in a deadly collision with a commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C., back in January had inaccurate altitude readings. The NTSB commenced its hearing on Wednesday, delving into the […]
NTSB: Army helicopter was ‘beyond safe altitude’ in fatal D.C. airport crash in January
Investigation into January Air Collision Reveals Critical Altitude Data The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released findings regarding a fatal air collision in Washington, DC, from January 29, 2025. This incident involved a military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional flight arriving from Wichita, Kansas. Tragically, 64 people on the plane and […]
A Detroit father’s last wish to have money and rose petals dropped from a helicopter fulfilled by his sons
Community Tribute in Detroit Finally, it rains. A Detroit man envisioned one last gift for his community—a helicopter dropping money from the sky to honor his family. This unique farewell was organized following his passing last month. Darrell “Plant” Thomas, who ran a 58-year-old car wash in East Detroit, passed away on June 15 after […]
Secret Service obtains retired Marine One helicopter for training purposes
The recently retired Marine One Helicopter has been repurposed by the Secret Service in the United States. In a video shared on X, Troy Salia, an assistant agent with the Secret Service, mentioned that the famous Sikorsky VH-3D helicopter is now part of the training regimen for agents at the Raleigh Training Center in Maryland. […]
Retired Marine One helicopter now repurposed for Secret Service training
Marine One Helicopter Finds New Purpose with Secret Service The decommissioned Marine One helicopter has a new assignment at the Secret Service in the U.S. In a recent video shared on X, Troy Salia, an assistant agent with the Secret Service, announced that the Sikorsky VH-3D, a well-known aircraft, is now being utilized for training […]