POHANG, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- An MH-53 Airborne Mine
Countermeasures (AMCM) helicopter based in Pohang was forced to make an
emergency landing, due to an in-flight fire indication, approximately
five nautical miles northeast of Pohang airfield at approximately 12:38
p.m. June 29.
Despite the actions of the crew, the aircraft continued to burn after all 12 personnel safely evacuated.
There were no injuries. Local Republic of Korea civilian firefighters assisted in putting out the fire. There is major damage to the aircraft. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14), Detachment 1, stationed at Pohang airfield. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Source :U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
Despite the actions of the crew, the aircraft continued to burn after all 12 personnel safely evacuated.
There were no injuries. Local Republic of Korea civilian firefighters assisted in putting out the fire. There is major damage to the aircraft. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14), Detachment 1, stationed at Pohang airfield. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Source :U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
have you not seen the pictures....how can you tell me that there is no major damage to the aircraft....that aircraft is destroyed
ReplyDeleteDear Friend i have written there is major damage to the aircraft.
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