Helicopter Accidents

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HH-1H
Grand Forks AFB, ND
25 Oct 1991

S/N #70-2461

Mishap aircraft stationed with Det 3, 37th ARS. Aircraft was on Grand Forks TACAN 300 degree Radial, 30.5 DME.

While on a medevac mission for an injured missile maintenance technician, the aircraft crashed killing all four crew members (2 pilots, 2 med techs). Main rotor separation following mast bumping due to low rotor RPM. No definite cause identified.

1Lt Eric Sherman
2Lt Rob Moore
MSgt Gary Olson
A1C Shane Wegner

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