California Copter Crash
- Male
- Died Aug 06, 2008
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California, United States
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Nine Dead
A helicopter taking firefighters to a northern California blaze crashed, and nine people are believed dead, officials said.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said on a recorded telephone message that four others aboard the aircraft were critically burned in the crash on Tuesday evening about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Redding in remote terrain.
The helicopter, with a two-person crew and 11 firefighters aboard, crashed under unknown circumstances, Gregor said.
FAA and National Transportation Safety Board investigators were on their way to the scene of the crash, Gregor added.
The four injured were first taken to Mercy Medical Center Redding, and three have been transported to UC Medical Center in Davis, California, said Michael Burke, a spokesman for the Redding hospital. (Reporting by Jim Christie; Editing by Xavier Briand)
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My Memory, Thirtymile Fire
Shirley Johnson Aug 16, 2008
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Travis Wilson Aug 11, 2008
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My Memory
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To the brave crew who lost their lives
Debra De Sissing Aug 10, 2008
~ You all gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life, doing something you believed in and loved doing ~
~ My thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones, family, friends and colleagues ~
~ They were all steadfast and good men, they would have to be, because not just anyone can do this job... it takes a very unique type of person... man or woman ~
~ Once again, you sincere condolences ~
Debra De Sissing - DOC volunteer firefighter
Wellington
New Zealand