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Jun
30
2025

NTSB Final Report: Hartford, IL

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The purpose of the public relations flight with the air medical helicopter was to perform landing zone training with a fire department. Prior to the flight, the pilot discussed the confined area landing zone characteristics with another company pilot, and he studied satellite imagery of the confined area landing zone. The flight manifest and the flight risk assessment tool were completed and submitted to the operational control center, which then issued a flight release after approval. Prior to initiating the approach, the pilot performed a high reconnaissance to identify the confined area landing zone and the obstacles which consisted of a tree and power lines. The pilot then performed a low reconnaissance while simultaneously performing a steep approach. The helicopter landed in the vacant lot, consisting of a flat grass field, across the street from the fire department.

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Tags: Hartford IL NTSB Report
Categories: Press Releases


May
12
2025

NTSB Preliminary Report: Hartford, IL

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Hartford, IL

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Tags: Hartford IL
Categories: Press Releases