Helicopter crash in Bahamas
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A helicopter with seven people crashed shortly after taking off from Big Grand Cay to Ft. Lauderdale at 2 am (today or yesterday?). All seven were killed; the aircraft was found in 16 feet of water about two miles from the departure point. On board was Chris Cline, a billionaire coal magnate, his daughter, a recent LSU graduate, and two sorority sisters of hers. In addition there was a mechanic on board. Type of helicopter not known at this time. Above preliminary information subject to change.
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The FAA is saying it was an AugustaWestland 139, a large twin turbine helicopter used by many nations's military and coast guard units. It can seat two crew and up to 15 passengers in some configurations. Weighs about 15,000 pounds and costs about $14 million dollars. Still, no point in departing overwater at 2 am. With a mechanic on board you question if he had been sent over earlier to fix something and a maintenance delay was the reason for the late departure.
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The cockpit/cabin looks mostly intact and undamaged in shallow water, anyone make it out?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-family.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-family.html
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Night VFR departure over water...shivers
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-p...-idUSKCN1U007S
Night VFR departure over water...shivers
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-p...-idUSKCN1U007S
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The cockpit/cabin looks mostly intact and undamaged in shallow water, anyone make it out?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-family.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-family.html
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