ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 75509
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| Date: | Wednesday 7 July 2010 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk |
| Owner/operator: | US Coast Guard (USCG) |
| Registration: | 6017 |
| MSN: | 701699 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | off James Island, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Astoria Regional Airport - KAST |
| Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport - PASI | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Coast Guard helicopter crashed into the sea after clipping marked power lines that extends from the island to LaPush. One crew member survived the other 3 were deceased. Aircraft originated from CGAS San Diego to be ferried to CGAS Sitka.
A failure to observe altitude restrictions and maintain situational awareness at low altitudes and high speeds are among six factors the Coast Guard says contributed to the accident.
Sources:
http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/three-killed-helicopter-crash-26039
https://helihub.com/2012/03/08/us-coast-guard-drops-charges-against-co-pilot-crash-survivor/
https://helihub.com/2012/03/20/us-coast-guard-warns-of-crew-complacency-in-july-2010-accident-report/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Jul-2010 21:31 | slowkid | Added |
| 07-Jul-2010 22:18 | RobertMB | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Source] |
| 08-Jul-2010 05:59 | tkaminsk | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Nature] |
| 08-Jul-2010 06:36 | TB | Updated [Cn, Operator, Narrative] |
| 08-Jul-2010 07:40 | Black Typhoon | Updated [Time] |
| 10-Jul-2010 08:23 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
| 22-Jul-2019 19:15 | mttacwa | Updated [Nature, Narrative] |
| 14-Oct-2023 08:31 | Aerossurance | Updated [[Nature, Narrative]] |
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