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Rescue 116 Crash at Blackrock, Co Mayo(Mod note in post 1)

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  • #202
    irishgeo
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    emo72 wrote: »
    That would explain it. Seems a bit mad to go 10 miles past it and back? And after that short trip it needs refueling? Obviously there's tons i don't know about SAR. Horrible disaster.

    I wonder would it be to do with the prevailing wind.


  • #203
    donvito99
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    There's an AC 139 from Cork heading NW.


  • #204
    CardinalJ
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    donvito99 wrote:
    There's an AC 139 from Cork heading NW.


    All the remaining ICG S92s are heading away from the scene so maybe Air C are covering for a while? They must be burning through flight hours.


  • #205
    donvito99
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    CardinalJ wrote: »
    All the remaining ICG S92s are heading away from the scene so maybe Air C are covering for a while? They must be burning through flight hours.

    Also possible could be transfering NS personnel from Cork (Haulbowline)?

    Devastating day for aviation, ES and the marine in this country.


  • #206
    crashplan
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    donvito99 wrote: »
    Also possible could be transfering NS personnel from Cork (Haulbowline)?

    Devastating day for aviation, ES and the marine in this country.

    Possibly naval divers to be deployed to the Roisin.


  • #207
    irishgeo
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    achill lifeboat on the way out again.


  • #208
    January
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    The person lifted from the water this morning has passed away. Rest in peace Dara

    First casualty of Coast Guard helicopter crash named as Captain Dara Fitzpatrick http://jrnl.ie/3286936


  • #209
    ...And Justice
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    First death announced .RIP

    http://www.thejournal.ie/dara-fitzpatrick-coast-guard-3286936-Mar2017/


  • #210
    Big Nasty
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    :(


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  • #211
    cml387
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    The Journal is reporting the first casualty Captain Dara Fitzpatrick died in hospital this morning.


  • #212
    cosanostra
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    Gerard O'Flynn of the Coast Guard confirms that Captain Dara Fitzpatrick of Rescue116 has died Rip, 3 crew members still missing


  • #213
    [Deleted User]
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    Thoughts and prayers with families and comrades.


  • #214
    Ben D Bus
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    January wrote: »
    The person lifted from the water this morning has passed away. Rest in peace Dara

    First casualty of Coast Guard helicopter crash named as Captain Dara Fitzpatrick http://jrnl.ie/3286936

    She was one of the crew on the fly on the wall documentary Rescue 117 based in Waterford? She'll be well recognised outside the community too. RIP.


  • #215
    mcgiggles
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    Aww no I was hoping when we didn't hear anything that there might have been some hope.. RIP Dara :(


  • #216
    donvito99
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    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    She was one of the crew on the fly on the wall documentary Rescue 117 based in Waterford? She'll be well recognised outside the community too. RIP.

    One of the great personalities from that programme, fantastic story of pursuing a career as a pilot. Embodiment of the professionalism, courage and compassion of all the ICG helo crews.

    Very sad day.


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  • #217
    Shannon757
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    This is terrible. RIP :(


  • #218
    sparrowcar
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    Met and spoke with her a few times in work. Seemed to be a very calm and composed person. RIP Dara.


  • #219
    TallGlass
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    emo72 wrote: »
    I'd hate to think they had gone out and were cutting their fuel supply close.

    Was thinking the same, maybe the pilot might have though he could ditch on land rather than the sea, but didn't make it. It still wouldn't account in either sceaniro, that no comms where received from R116.

    These guys are experts, highly trained and well experienced. The only thing that I imagine would bring down the aircraft would be catastrophic engine or gear box failure. But again lacks of comms for help. Very strange and an awful situation. I just hope that guy in hospital comes out of this.


  • #220
    errlloyd
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    Tragic, absolutely heartbroken here.

    I am sitting in work, so was she. RIP.


  • #221
    Pinch Flat
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    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    She was one of the crew on the fly on the wall documentary Rescue 117 based in Waterford? She'll be well recognised outside the community too. RIP.

    Yep, I'm from Waterford and have nothing but admiration for what she and her crew did. RIP. Sad sad day.


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  • #222
    adam88
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    TallGlass wrote: »
    Was thinking the same, maybe the pilot might have though he could ditch on land rather than the sea, but didn't make it. It still wouldn't account in either sceaniro, that no comms where received from R116.

    These guys are experts, highly trained and well experienced. The only thing that I imagine would bring down the aircraft would be catastrophic engine or gear box failure. But again lacks of comms for help. Very strange and an awful situation. I just hope that guy in hospital comes out of this.

    If that would have happened would they have had any time to get a mayday call out or would they have been to occupied in trying to recover the aircraft even if it was just seconds they had.


  • #223
    irishgeo
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    adam88 wrote: »
    If that would have happened would they have had any time to get a mayday call out or would they have been to occupied in trying to recover the aircraft even if it was just seconds they had.

    Its strange none of the beacons went off.


  • #224
    ThisRegard
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    January wrote: »
    The person lifted from the water this morning has passed away. Rest in peace Dara

    First casualty of Coast Guard helicopter crash named as Captain Dara Fitzpatrick http://jrnl.ie/3286936

    Wow, she came across (well the whole crew did) as a great person when on RTE's documentary series.


  • #225
    KERSPLAT!
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    RIP :(


  • #226
    duskyjoe
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    Jeez wept, this is beyond tragic. Heartbroken for all involved.


  • #227
    whiskeyman
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    Is it always the same crew of 4?
    Or do they have a crew of other standby crew to select from?


  • #228
    irishgeo
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    TallGlass wrote: »
    Was thinking the same, maybe the pilot might have though he could ditch on land rather than the sea, but didn't make it. It still wouldn't account in either sceaniro, that no comms where received from R116.

    These guys are experts, highly trained and well experienced. The only thing that I imagine would bring down the aircraft would be catastrophic engine or gear box failure. But again lacks of comms for help. Very strange and an awful situation. I just hope that guy in hospital comes out of this.

    The person in the hospital is confirmed dead. RIP


  • #229
    Kalimah
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    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    She was one of the crew on the fly on the wall documentary Rescue 117 based in Waterford? She'll be well recognised outside the community too. RIP.

    I just saw a picture of her on the Indo website, and I'm sure I saw her on that documentary too. Poor poor woman and her crew. I'm very upset about the whole thing. Just doing their jobs in trying circumstances much of the time -saving lives. I know I couldn't do it.


  • #230
    NabyLadistheman
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    RIP Absolutely devastating news


  • #231
    Sterling Archer
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    Ah Christ


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  • #232
    jetfiremuck
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    adam88 wrote: »
    TallGlass wrote: »
    Was thinking the same, maybe the pilot might have though he could ditch on land rather than the sea, but didn't make it. It still wouldn't account in either sceaniro, that no comms where received from R116.

    These guys are experts, highly trained and well experienced. The only thing that I imagine would bring down the aircraft would be catastrophic engine or gear box failure. But again lacks of comms for help. Very strange and an awful situation. I just hope that guy in hospital comes out of this.

    If that would have happened would they have had any time to get a mayday call out or would they have been to occupied in trying to recover the aircraft even if it was just seconds they had.



    Pilot could have suffered spatial disorientation or spatial orientation. The results are usually that the craft is flown into the sea. If it ran out of fuel pilots are taught to auto rotate.


  • #233
    pm.
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    RIP absolute hero's


  • #234
    Skuxx
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    I remember that documentary well, absolutely terrible terrible news! I have nothing but respect for anyone who puts their life at risk to help others!


  • #235
    rustynutz
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    True heros these people, selflessly putting themselves at risk in order to help others. I was on holidays in Clare last summer with the family and one of the local search and rescue helicopters were doing exercises in the area. When the crew saw the crowds of children emerging from the campsite we were staying in, they stopped what they were doing and bought all the kids over and gave a guided tour of the aircraft, along with loads of water safety tips, before doing a demonstration, hovering while winching up crew members. it was the highlight of the kids (and mine) holiday.

    RIP to the pilot that has already lost her life and here's hoping the rest of the crew are recovered alive.


  • #236
    Nerdlingr
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    Awful news. Really tragic. Thoughts to all their family and friends.
    Captain Fitzpatrick was on a few documentaries with RTE (they're on YouTube is anyone wants to watch) , came across as a really nice woman. As did all the crew. Very very sad loss. RIP.


  • #237
    knucklehead6
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    jetfiremuck wrote: »
    not quoting your post

    But this is not the time for speculation.

    I remember her from the documentary, the thread is on the site here about 6 years back.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=67932705


  • #238
    Stovepipe
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    Just heard. Gutted. Met her and she was lovely, always gave time to show people the aircraft. RIP.


  • #239
    TallGlass
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    irishgeo wrote: »
    Its strange none of the beacons went off.

    Awful news about the pilot.

    Only other thing that would account for total system loss would be a power failure/loss of systems or small fire.

    All very mysterious, I feel for the guys today in the ICG, awful event. They must be thinking the same as us, as to what caused it. I suppose it also puts training into perspective.


  • #240
    jetfiremuck
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    knucklehead6 wrote: »
    jetfiremuck wrote: »
    not quoting your post

    But this is not the time for speculation.

    I remember her from the documentary, the thread is on the site here about 6 years back.


    We will wait so


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  • #241
    crashplan
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    Shocking news.

    They head into harms way so others may live.


  • #242
    vicwatson
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    irishgeo wrote: »
    The past flight track on marine traffic doesn't show a stop in Blacksod.

    Indeed, the tracking on marine traffic shows it flew straight to the area, westwards, and then turned back for Blacksod.

    Go n-éiri an bóthar leat Captain Dara


  • #243
    GBX
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    Very sad news. RIP. Condolences to the families and friends of all involved.


  • #244
    Kerrydude1981
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    crashplan wrote: »
    Shocking news.

    They head into harms way so others may live.

    They are genuine heroes.

    RIP Captain Dara Fitzpatrick


  • #245
    Negative_G
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    vicwatson wrote: »
    Indeed, the tracking on marine traffic shows it flew straight to the area, westwards, and then turned back for Blacksod.

    Go n-éiri an bóthar leat Captain Dara

    Very saddened to hear of the loss of the aircraft and Captain Fitzpatrick. An awful tragedy.

    Radar cloud breaks are a common procedure for helicopters which transition from IFR to VFR. They will head out to sea where there are no known obstacles and set a constant rate of descent until they break the cloud layer and can continue VFR.

    While I cannot be sure that this is the case, it is a consideration. The altitude that they cruised at from Dublin would be a good indication. Would explain the initial outbound turn before turning and descending toward black sod.


  • #246
    ThisRegard
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    A bitter sweet vid with Dara from a good few years ago which was posted in the Rescue 117 thread at the time

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btjZ8MhmhuU


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  • #247
    promethius
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    this is just awful, my heart goes out to their poor families, these are the true heros.


  • #248
    ...And Justice
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    Wreckage from coast guard helicopter brought to shore

    http://www.thejournal.ie/rescue-116-wreckage-3287178-Mar2017/


  • #249
    faoiarvok
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    Go Mairidis Beo


  • #250
    irishgeo
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    Is the Norwegian fish transporter in the search area helping or passing through?


  • #251
    fg1406
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    Statement from the family of Capt Dara Fitzpatrick.

    A true heroine that the country owes a debt of gratitude towards. RIP

    https://twitter.com/todayfmnews/status/841677672094846976


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