Helicopter crash, Fairview Fire, Sept. 10, 2022.A Helicopter working on the Fairview Fire near Hemet, California crashed at about 3:30 p.m. today as it was returning to an airport at Banning. The pilot and two passengers were transported to a local trauma center for treatment of “moderate injuries”, according to fire officials.
The FAA said in a statement that the Bell 206L-1 Long Ranger crashed in a residential backyard while approaching the airport to land. The FAA and the NTSB will investigate.
From the description in the media it appears the helicopter may have been the platform for the Helicopter Coordinator.
The FAA registration number is N242BH.
The Fairview Fire has burned about 28,000 acres, but the spread slowed after rain moved into the area Friday afternoon.
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When I see Helo’s Laying on its side I get nervous. Yes….The View from a Helicopter is the most enjoyable view. See something nice.. hover and lookout it. The Problem I’ve seen is new passengers or inexperienced don’t strap themselves in tight enough so they can get more wiggle room to look out door or window. During a Problem is not the time to cinch up. too late by then. As a Crane FE I had a real strong NASCAR type system in the back seat. One Day on the way back from a trip the former Viet Nam pilots were directed to fly over the Catskills. No Sh_t almost got ripped out of my NASCAR Harness on one of the WHOOPS Updraft and Downdraft. A UH1 passenger seat has a lap belt attached to the aluminum frame with 5/16’s Nuts Door Open.
Cal Fire MVU Copter crew status:
https://files.constantcontact.com/cf54e352801/5b58de40-1fb5-4722-ba0c-5423322d7503.pdf
Thank you, Ron.
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