NTSB Final Report: Eldorado, Illinois

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The pilot reported that the helicopter was about to take off with a flight nurse, paramedic, and a patient onboard when she noticed a flash and flame reflection on the front left windscreen immediately followed by screams and the cabin filling with smoke. The pilot immediately reduced the throttle, pulled the fuel shutoff valve, and applied full rotor brake. The paramedic on board’s flight suit was on fire.

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Feb
25
2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: Eldorado, IL

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Eldorado, IL

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Feb
22
2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: Eldorado, Illinois

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Eldorado, Illinois

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Feb
14
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: Eldorado, IL

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AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED A FLASH REFLECTING IN THE WINDSCREEN AND SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN DUE TO TWO LITHIUM BATTERIES IN THE PARAMEDICS POCKETS, ELDORADO, IL.

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