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Topic: Astronauts Engle's and Gibson's helicopter crashes
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DJS
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posted 06-30-2011 09:49 AM
   
This is a question of pure curiosity. I know that, Gene Cernan, Joe Engle, and Ed Gibson all crashed helicopters and that in Cernan's case there was an investigation. Were there also investigations into Engle's and Gibson's crashes? |
mjanovec
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posted 06-30-2011 06:59 PM
There is an investigation after EVERY crash. |
wickball
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posted 06-30-2011 07:27 PM
Still trying to dig up some dirt, DJS? |
Steve Procter
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posted 07-01-2011 03:27 AM
I tend to let my curiosity lean towards more positive aspects of aviation and spaceflight.To answer your question, yes, there will always be an investigation by the appropriate authority in whichever country an accident occurs. Depending on what and where it will be conducted by civilian or military authorities. I wasn't aware of Joe Engle's helicopter flying accident (I am with Gibson's) I assume it was during his pre-NASA days. |
golddog
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posted 07-01-2011 05:05 AM
I read that Joe Engle had an engine failure in a helicopter at night and only through his experience and skill was able to perform an auto rotation landing at night - I think that was in Walt Cunningham's book but not sure. |
DJS
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posted 07-01-2011 07:16 AM
It was in Walt Cunningham's book and Deke's book. However, neither said the cause of the accident. It may have been engine failure or he may have ran out of gas. |
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