ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 160371
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| Date: | Wednesday 4 September 2013 |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Egle Air Haul |
| Registration: | uk |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Mt. Mageik, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Mt. Mageik, AK |
| King Salmon, AK | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Egle Air Haul helicopter was stranded by an ice storm at the 6500 foot level of Mt. Mageik on September 4th. The crew of 3 were rescued on September 6th about 1730 by a Alaska Air National Guard helicopter. The mission of the helicopter was to retrieve scientific instruments from the mountain before winter. There were no injuries. The crew camped in the helicopter until rescued. Arrangements are being made to retrieve the helicopter when the weather clears
Sources:
ABC News on line
Egleairhaul.com
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Sep-2013 06:34 | dfix1 | Added |
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