Guidance Aviation President Named Person of Year by SBA
Source: Guidance Aviation, 20-May-13
John Stonecipher, President, CEO of Guidance Aviation, accepted the Arizona Small Business Administration’s Person of The Year Award from the State’s SBA CEO, Rick Murray and National SBA District Director, Robert Blaney, during the State’s SBA 20th Annual Enterprise Business Awards at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 1998, Stonecipher started Guidance with one [...]
Helicopter blows away attacking bee swarm
Source: KVOA, 16-May-13
Pima County Search and Rescue Deputies used an unconventional method to save hikers from a bee attack Sunday. A group of five was hiking near Oro Valley when a swarm attacked. (See Full Story)
23-Apr-13 N2072M Bell 206L1 Grand Canyon, US-Arizona
23-Apr-13
Substantially damaged in landing accident. Although this is a tour helicopter, only two flight crew were on board, no passengers
15-Apr-13 N408GA Bell 407 New River, US-Arizona
15-Apr-13
We have a recent report in of an emergency landing at 10.28pm of an EMS helicopter near the junction of New River and Cross Mountain roads in New River, Arizona – northern outskirts of Phoenix. Air Methods operating for “Guardian Air”
AgustaWestland AW149 / AW189 flight testing in Arizona
Source: City of Prescott, 28-Mar-13
Italian firm AgustaWestland has returned to Prescott to continue helicopter flight testing operations at the Prescott Municipal Airport. The flight tests will be conducted primarily on the airport’s northern runway (Runway 3L-21R) for several hours per day as well as conducting off-airport flight operations within a 25 nautical mile radius of Prescott, at altitudes above [...]
Universal Helicopters announces new NVG training alliance
Source: Universal Helicopters, 03-Mar-13
Universal Helicopters (UHI), a leader in helicopter flight training, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s oldest and most prestigious aeronautical university and Dodge City Community College (DC3) are pleased to announce new training alliance to bring collegiate level NVG programs to the southwest. [...]
Flagstaff hospital’s helicopter fills in for DPS
Source: Arizona Daily Sun, 15-Feb-13
Flagstaff Medical Center’s air arm is stepping in to help with search and rescue missions in northern Arizona at a time when the state Department of Public Safety’s Flagstaff-based helicopter is grounded much of the time due to budget constraints. (see full story) Editor note – the helicopter at this hospital is a Bell 407 [...]
Guidance Aviation showcase their abilities at annual Arizona Aviation Day
Source: Guidance Aviation, 05-Feb-13
As the economy continues to improve statewide, it was abundantly clear at the 8th Annual, Arizona Aviation Day, at the State Capitol that aviation and aerospace play major roles in the economic health of the State. Aviation’s economic impact on Arizona is astounding. A recent ADOT report finds that aviation’s economic impact statewide is $58 [...]
29-Jan-13 Eurocopter AS350 Havasu, US-Arizona
29-Jan-13
Precautionary landing in park after oil pressure warning
22-Jan-13 N143PG Eagle Helicycle Mesa, US-Arizona
22-Jan-13
Emergency landing in residential area. Skids collapsed, pilot walked away. Pilot was flying from Chandler to Falcon Field in Mesa. Plenty of photos of the helicopter in happier times on this page
Arizona – Sky Blue Helicopters ceases trading
Source: HeliHub.com, 21-Jan-13
Arizona operator Sky Blue Helicopters has ceased trading, and its website removed from the internet. The last posting on their still-active Facebook page was in February 2012 when they posted the optimistic “It’s a beautiful Friday here at Sky Blue! Gearing up for one busy weekend!!”, somewhat bizarrely just 13 days after they started their [...]
Search ends for R44 in Arizona lake
Source: Payson Roundup, 03-Jan-13
Gila County Sheriff’s Office dive teams scoured the bottom of the lake for more than a week, but found no sign of the helicopter, which splashed into the lake during a sightseeing flight out of Mesa (see full story). File photo see also the following from HeliHub.com safety data pages – 07-Dec-12 N557AC Robinson R44 [...]
07-Dec-12 N557AC Robinson R44 Roosevelt Lake, US-Arizona
07-Dec-12
The aircraft was on a two-hour sightseeing tour when it went down in 60 feet of water only 25 minutes after taking off from Scottsdale Airpark. The pilot is identified as 62-year-old Fred Cleeves, owner of Skyblue Helicopters. The passengers were George Riedel, 64, and Julie Barba, 49.
VVMC Bell 407 back in the air after arson attack
28-Nov-12
A lot of the repairs were “cosmetic,” he said. Many of the plastic fittings had melted and were changed out. The wiring harness from the control panel of the cockpit was changed. Fibreglass windows were replaced. The craft’s blades were changed out as well – the work cost around $250K (see full story) The story [...]
UK’s 847 Sqn completes Arizona hot-and-high training
Source: UK MoD, 28-Nov-12
After a gruelling month-long training package in the hot and arid deserts of Arizona, 847 Naval Air Squadron personnel, along with their Lynx Mk9A aircraft, have made the 6,000-mile (9,700km) return journey to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. Why did 847 Naval Air Squadron go all the way to the US Naval Air Facility at El [...]
FAA issues STC for Trakkabeam A800 searchlight on AS350B3
Source: American Eurocopter, 27-Nov-12
American Eurocopter announced today that is has issued a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) with concurrence from the FAA for the installation of the Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight System on the AS350 B3 helicopter. The A800 searchlight, as installed, provides a compact and modern solution for law enforcement and other operators. Advantages of the Trakkabeam A800 searchlight [...]
23-Nov-12 N3984A Eurocopter AS350B3 Scottsdale, US-Arizona
23-Nov-12
Tail boom damaged in off airport landing
Boeing 10% headcount cut will not affect Mesa production
Source: Phoenix Business Journal, 13-Nov-12
Boeing Co.’s play to lay off 10 percent of its Defense, Space and Security business unit management positions by the end of this year will have little impact at the company’s operations in Mesa. (see full story)
EMS pilot fined for harassing wildlife
Source: KOAA, 09-Nov-12
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has cited a medical helicopter pilot from Arizona for harassing wildlife after a group of hunters observed him flying his ship very low over an elk herd in a canyon southwest of Grand Junction. (see full story) Classic Lifeguard fly four Bell 407s and four fixed-wings
Conklin & de Decker announces Aircraft Acquisition Seminar is CAM Approved
Source: Conklin & de Decker, 31-Oct-12
Conklin & de Decker will host their 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 5-6, 2012 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. This seminar was recently certified by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to be a Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) accepted program allowing attendees to receive CAM credit for participating [...]
27-Oct-12 N2627M Robinson R22M Lake Havasu, US-Arizona
27-Oct-12
Pilot put R22 Mariner down into Lake Havasu after experiencingd unspecified mechanical problems. Mohave County Sheriff’s reported the pilot as Michael Christiansen, and his passenger as Michael Rabo. It is unclear from press reports how this helicopter sank, given it has fixed floats
19-Oct-12 N207CF AgustaWestland AW119 Dolan Springs, US-Arizona
19-Oct-12
Rotor blades suffered minor damage when helicopter was on the ground
Conklin & de Decker to host 13th annual aircraft acquisition seminar in Arizona
Source: Conklin & de Decker, 23-Sep-12
Conklin & de Decker will host their 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 5-6, 2012 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, aircraft owner [...]
AW189 successfully completes hot-and-high trials
Source: Daily Courier, 23-Sep-12
AgustaWestland has had the fourth prototype AW189 based for approximately 8 weeks at Prescott Airport in Arizona. Also on the agenda during the aircraft’s nine month US tour are stops in Arlington, Texas to test for handling qualities, and Fairbanks, Alaska to do cold trials. (see full story)
Pima County set to unveil new AS350B3e
20-Sep-12
The Eurocopter AS350B3e will be introduced to the community at 10 a.m. on September 24 at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson. (see full story) File photo
Harper Construction awarded $28M task order for hangar at MCAS Yuma
Source: US DoD, 14-Sep-12
Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $28,028,102 for firm-fixed-price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8617) for construction of an aircraft maintenance hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The work to be performed provides for construction of a new transient universal hangar facility. The hangar [...]
09-Sep-12 N5745Y Bell 206L.1 Grand Canyon, US-Arizona
09-Sep-12
Lost power and forced to land in a field. Main blades hit tail boom
30-Jun-12 N729DP Eurocopter AS350B Camp Verde, US-Arizona (4F)
30-Jun-12
Helicopter crashed into river, killing all four occupants, on a flight from Sedona to Scottsdale. Wreckage located the next day. A later report from KGUN9suggested that authorities had “discovered a severed cable near the crash site and found marks on the rotor blade consistent with hitting a cable”. Fatalities were named as helicopter owner/pilot Raymond [...]
17-Jun-12 N808WH Robinson R44 Scottsdale, US-Arizona
17-Jun-12
Autorotated into field and the boom broke off
Boeing to move unmanned helicopter tests out of Victorville
Source: Victorville Daily Press, 15-Jun-12
After 17 years at Southern California Logistics Airport, Boeing will soon move its A160T Hummingbird flight test program to Arizona (see full story)
EMS Bell 407 fire-bombed on hospital helipad
Source: HeliHub.com, 28-May-12
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches, [...]
Conklin & de Decker and NATA to hold tax seminar
Source: Conklin & de Decker, 28-May-12
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) are pleased to announce that they are continuing to partner again this year to offer the Commercial Operators Tax Seminar. This year’s Tax Seminar will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona on August 7-8, 2012. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the [...]
25-May-12 N407VV Bell 407 Cottonwood, US-Arizona
25-May-12
Helicopter was fire-bombed while parked on the helipad outside Verde Valley Medical Center. Alleged that a beer bottle filled with fuel was thrown into cockpit – photos show extensive fire damage in that area
Dallas Airmotive appoints new manager at Phoenix Regional Turbine Center
Source: Dallas Airmotive, 22-May-12
Kevin Bang has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, as manager of its Phoenix Regional Turbine Center (RTC). Bang will be responsible for day-to-day operations at the RTC which focuses on PT6A, JT15D, M250™ repair services and, with its recent appointment, the HTF7000. “Kevin has a long history [...]
BDN’s specialization grows industry niche
Source: Arizona Republic, 07-May-12
Article profiling BDN Aerospace Marketing - BDN’s three partners, Mark Bennett, Kyle Davis and Grace Nakazawa, met while working at McDonnell Douglas, where the idea to start a company arose after the company split off into MD Helicopters. (see full story)
02-May-12 N380TL Hughes 300C Phoenix, US-Arizona
02-May-12
Crashed in a residential neighbourhood, both occupants hospitalised -Alan Cottrell and Ron Ponce
FlightSafety names new Assistant Manager at Tucson centre
Source: FlightSafety, 24-Apr-12
FlightSafety International announces that Jeremy Pisell has been promoted to Assistant Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. “Our Customers and Teammates who train and work at the Tucson Learning Center will appreciate and benefit from Jeremy’s aviation experience, thorough understanding of FlightSafety’s training programs, focus on service, and ability to manage and [...]
Pima County Sheriffs selects Becker digital ICS for new AS350B3e
Source: Becker Avionics, 09-Apr-12
Becker Avionics announced today that Pima County Sheriffs Department (PCSD) of Tucson, Arizona, selected the DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for its new AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter. The aircraft delivered in mid-March during a ceremony at American Eurocopter’s Grand Prairie TX Delivery Center. During the next few months the aircraft will be outfitted [...]
07-Apr-12 Boeing CH-47D Yuma, US-Arizona
07-Apr-12
Royal Air Force Chinook suffered unspecificed “mishap” during training exercise. It is known that Chinooks ZA671, ZA711 and ZA712 (and maybe a fourth?) are all currently based in Yuma on training work, so subject aircraft will be one of these.
Embry-Riddle recognises safety record of Universal Helicopters
Source: Embry-Riddle, 27-Mar-12
President’s Safety Day is an annual event recognizing the safety record of the flight department at the Prescott campus. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President, Dr. John Johnson, attended the event on February 23, 2012, to present the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Safety. This year’s recipient was Mr. Gordon Jiroux, President and Owner of Universal [...]
Yavapai College creates helicopter program with big economic impact
Source: Guidance Aviation, 27-Mar-12
John Morgan, Yavapai College Dean of the Technical Division, has been a key figure in the development of one of the most successful and fastest growing collegiate helicopter programs in the United States. The Yavapai College Professional Helicopter Pilot Program has an enrollment of almost 100 students. Approximately 80% of these students are U.S. Military [...]
Guardian Mobility appoints Vertical Aviation as Master Dealer
Source: Guardian Mobility, 27-Mar-12
Guardian Mobility today announced that it has appointed Vertical Aviation, of Scottsdale, AZ, as a Master Dealer for the entire Guardian product line including the Guardian 5™, the company’s unique, portable handheld satellite message terminal and theG7-FDM™ their complete, single box Flight Data Monitoring data collection and analysis solution. Vertical Aviation will be responsible for the US [...]
HAI meets with Senator McCain on Grand Canyon issue
Source: HAI, 27-Mar-12
HAI President Matt Zuccaro and Government Affairs Vice President Ann Carroll on Thursday met with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)to discuss concerns of air tour operators, especially those who operate over Grand Canyon National Park. With Zuccaro and Carroll for the meeting were Alan Stephen and John Becker of Papillon Helicopters, and Brian Brusa of Maverick [...]
Pima County AZ Sheriff receives first AS350B3e in US law enforcement
Source: American Eurocopter, 15-Mar-12
American Eurocopter announced today that it has delivered an AS350® B3e to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), which is based in Tucson, Arizona. The aircraft was delivered during a ceremony in American Eurocopter’s Grand Prairie Delivery Center. This marks the delivery of the first AS350 B3e to a law enforcement agency in the United [...]
01-Mar-12 N197LE Bell AH-1F Coolidge, US-Arizona
01-Mar-12
the helicopter was taking part in the filming of an episode of “Top Gear-Korea” when it crashed. Initial reports indicate the crash was caused by a mechanical malfunction at a low altitude. 2 POB were reported safe soon after the accident. A video was posted on LiveLeak.com from inside the cockpit of the whole sequence
Maverick Helicopters orders 50 EC130T2 helicopters
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Feb-12
From Eurocopter booth #1917 at the 2012 Heli-Expo, Eurocopter introduced the EC130 T2 to the industry with another classic production and reveal event at the start of the 2012 Heli-Expo tradeshow. During the event, American Eurocopter customer Maverick Helicopters was announced as one of the launch customers for this new product line with a signed [...]
Papillon orders 20 EC130T2 helicopters
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Feb-12
At today’s launch of Eurocopter’s new EC130 T2 helicopter, American Eurocopter announced that Papillon Helicopters, one of the launch customers for the new line, has placed an order for 20 EC130 T2s. The order is for an initial six EC130 T2 helicopters, with an additional 14 options. Papillon’s fleet includes 19 EC130s and 10 AS350 [...]
Able Aerospace breaks ground on new Mesa Arizona facility
Source: Able Aerospace, 09-Feb-12
Officials from Able Aerospace Services and the City of Mesa, Ariz., held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of Able’s expansive new on-airport company headquarters. The multi-state celebration is continuing during Heli-Expo 2012 next week in Dallas, Texas, as Able President and CEO Lee Benson and Mesa City Councilwoman Dina Higgins share highlights [...]
Maverick Aviation Group opens new 37,000 sq.ft Grand Canyon terminal
Source: Maverick Aviation Group, 07-Feb-12
Home to Mustang Helicopters and Maverick Airlines, the state-of-the-art hangar is complete with a variety of amenities designed to bring comfort to our customers as they await their departure to the spectacular Grand Canyon. High-definition televisions broadcast tips and trivia, a quaint café awaits those customers looking to grab a quick snack or drink before [...]
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters adopts Softtech’s Flight & Duty Tracker™ system
Source: Softtech, 30-Jan-12
Softtech LLC, the maker of the Flight Vector™ family of products, is proud to announce Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters has adopted the Flight & Duty Tracker™ system into their operations at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and their Las Vegas/Boulder City operations! Papillon employed Flight & Duty Tracker™ in early January. Softtech LLC [...]
14-Dec-11 N4052G Robinson R22 Tucson, US-Arizona
14-Dec-11
Early reports of private helicopter down on Raytheon property nr Tucson Airport. Pilot airlifted to UMC Trauma Center, no info on the other person on board. FAA spokesman said pilot reported engine failure prior to landing.
13-Dec-11 Bell AH-1W Yuma, US-Arizona
13-Dec-11
Pilot elected to make an emergency landing, which was executed safely with no damage to the helicopter
British Army completes Apache exercise in the US
Source: British Army, 09-Dec-11
Army Apache crews are returning to the UK this week having completed a major exercise in the United States as part of the Apache Conversion To Role course. Exercise Crimson Eagle is a challenging two-month exercise, split between Naval Air Facility El Centro in California and the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field in Arizona. [...]
NTSB Preliminary Report 15-Nov-11 N502AW Bell UH-1
Source: NTSB, 24-Nov-11
On November 15, 2011, at 0837 mountain standard time, a restricted category Williams Helicopter Corporation, UH-1H, N502AW, experienced a loss of power, made a hard landing, and came to rest on its right side about 3 miles northwest of the Valle Airport (40G), Grand Canyon, Arizona. The pilot operated the helicopter under the provisions of [...]
Two birdstrikes in two days create holes in two Eurocopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Nov-11
Bird strikes are not that uncommon with helicopters as most are operating at relatively low level. But to have two EUrocopters make emergency landings on consecutive days with holes created by those bird strikes is unusual. On Wednesday a news gathering AS350B2 in Scottsdale, Arizona took a dove into the cockpit. The helicopter is operated [...]
16-Nov-11 N410TV Eurocopter AS350B2 Scottsdale, US-Arizona
16-Nov-11
Emergency landing after bird strike caused hole 10×16 inches
15-Nov-11 N502AW Bell UH-1 Valle Airport, US-Arizona
15-Nov-11
Hard landing – starboard gear collapsed. Pilot identified as 57-year-old Jeff Boatman
Guidance Aviation launches turbine transition course
Source: Guidance Aviation, 13-Nov-11
Guidance Aviation of Prescott, AZ., a recognized a leader in High-Altitude Helicopter flight training, has announced the introduction of a new Turbine Transition training course. This program utilizes the new Robinson R-66 Rolls Royce powered turbine helicopter. According to Guidance CEO, John Stonecipher, “The Robinson R-66 is our first choice in a turbine platform. It [...]
03-Nov-11 N88HC Bell B206 Buckeye, US-Arizona
03-Nov-11
Emergency services attended a helicopter that made a hard landing in a residential area, and was “leaking fluid”. Photographs appear to show the skids have been deformed and the tail touching the ground. Location is just north of Pierce Field (10AZ).
Arizona location for Conklin & de Decker 12th annual seminar
Source: Conklin & de Decker, 14-Oct-11
Conklin & de Decker will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-7, 2011 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, owner or [...]
Timken’s new test cell opens additional MRO options
Source: Timken, 07-Oct-11
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) recently completed construction of a new state-of-the-art engine test cell at the company’s Mesa, Ariz., facility and now provides complete in-house engine and component overhaul services to fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators on a variety of engine platforms. The test cell includes: Two bays with separate controls allowing two different engines [...]
Able Engineering & Component Services wins excellence award
Source: Able Engineering, 04-Oct-11
Able Engineering & Component Services has been named Arizona’s outstanding international business. The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations presented its 2011 International Business Award for Excellence in Global Business to Lee Benson, CEO of the Able Group of Companies, during the Committee’s International State of the State luncheon Sept. 26. Able provides cost-effective repair and [...]
Pima County (AZ) Sheriff orders AS350B3e
Source: American Eurocopter, 27-Sep-11
Grand Prairie, Texas – The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) in Tucson, Arizona has recently placed an order for its first helicopter from American Eurocopter – an AS350 B3e (AStar). After a tragic accident earlier this year, Lt. Bob Kimmins and Capt. Don Kester were tasked with redefining the Department’s helicopter mission and identifying the [...]
Precision Aviation Group acquires Aero Technology
Source: Precision Aviation Group, 23-Sep-11
Atlanta, GA-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the acquisition of Long Beach, CA based Aero Technology (ATI). ATI is a Global MRO Services provider of Accessories, Avionics, and Instruments to the Commercial Transport, Military and Regional Airline markets. ATI was the recipient of Boeing’s coveted Gold Supplier [...]
New US Coast-to-Coast speed record attempt
Source: World Record Helicopter Team, 12-Sep-11
From: The World Record Helicopter Team & USA Academy Of Aviation Inc. French Valley Airport ( F70) Murrieta, Ca. Tel 951-551 6592- 951-600 2883. when: In September 2011. From Where: From Brown Airport, San Diego- to Savannah Hilton Head, GA, and back. Departure Time will be 6 o’clock AM. What is the current record and [...]
Guidance Aviation establishes scholarship for student helicopter pilots
Source: Guidance Aviation, 21-Aug-11
On August 17, 2011, the Guidance Academy Scholarship was established by Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona to provide financial assistance to students in need who are enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Professional Pilot – Helicopters. Guidance Aviation is donating $11,000 in the month of August [...]
FlightSafety appoints new manager Tucson Learning Center
Source: FlightSafety, 09-Aug-11
[HeliHub.com editor note – while mainly dedicated to business jet training, the Tucson center also has capability to train on Eurocopter AS350 FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Kelly Allender has been promoted to Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. “Kelly consistently goes above and beyond to respond to the needs [...]
Phoenix Heliparts named StandardAero Authorized Support Center for RR250 engines in MD500s
Source: StandardAero, 02-Aug-11
StandardAero has appointed Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Ariz. as a StandardAero Authorized Support Center for Rolls Royce Model 250 engines as installed on MD500 helicopters. StandardAero clients can now obtain engine repair & overhaul (R&O) services contracted through Phoenix’s facilities in Arizona, creating a one-stop shop for MD500 helicopter operators with Rolls Royce M250 engines. [...]
Reconnaissance Marines join air wing to perform fast-roping manoeuvre
Source: US Marine Corps, 24-Jul-11
Marines with Medium Helicopter Squadron-764 joined forces with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company Marines in a tactical insertion exercise as part of Operation Javelin Thrust 2011, a reserve training exercise. HMM-764 Marines geared up the two CH-46E Sea Knights for the operation. The mission involved a tactical insertion maneuver, which enables troops to be dropped in [...]
21-Jun-11 N49678 Bell 212 Mesa, US-Arizona
21-Jun-11
The Bell 212 was part of a three-aircraft test flight for Boeing. Two support aircraft were chasing an Apache Longbow on test flight when one of the support aircraft went down.
19-Jun-11 N115SH Eurocopter AS350B2 Grand Canyon, US-Arizona
19-Jun-11
Bird strike during landing phase
18-Jun-11 N334DC Robinson R22 Prescott, US-Arizona
18-Jun-11
Aft portion of tail boom separated on landing
