Whop Whop Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Heard there was a helicopter accident at Victoria airport with 2 injured. Hope they are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weewa Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 i just saw that too on ctv, they are saying it was a student and instructor from a "local college". hope everyone is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Lima November Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 No news yet, 2 seriously injured during an auto rotation exercise, both passengers were trapped inside, the Coast Helicopter College R22 is pretty crushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 If anyone knows which instructor was involved please PM me. edit: (nevermind I called and found out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello-bird Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...1017?hub=Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimit Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Wish those involved a speedy recovery!! Dick Mitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello-bird Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 The instructor walked away. The students injuries more serious than they had previously thought. But are apparently not life threatening. My best thoughts are with all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Any idea what hospital they're in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello-bird Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Any idea what hospital they're in? I'm not sure if I can get that information to you. I'm waiting for a call, and will let you know either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello-bird Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 A reliable source told me that initially it was thought that the student was more injured than the instructor. Because the instructor walked out of it. The instructor, however, has apparently sustained some small fractures to his spine. Both are expected to be released from hospital by tomorrow at the latest. & it is possible that the student has already been released. They were fortunate to land in mud. They hit quite hard, but the landing gear and mud helped absorb the impact. I'm not comfortable giving hospital information on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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