Helicopter pilot killed in crash near Kalamazoo

lsj.com     May 17, 2008            

Evening update Associated Press • May 16, 2008 • From LSJ.com COMSTOCK TWP. - The Kalamazoo County sheriff's office says an experienced helicopter pilot was killed Friday when the aircraft crashed a day after he bought it. Sheriff's Capt. Bill Timmerman says the crash happened in a wooded area of... [read full story]                

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Polk sheriff's office helicopter crashes, pilots okay

baynews9.com     May 16, 2008          

POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- A Polk County Sheriff's Office helicopter crashed at the Lake Wales Airport, located west of Lake Wales. The accident happened at approximately 4:40 p.m., Thursday, May 15, while practicing emergency operations procedures. "They were practicing emergency procedures...                

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Sheriff's helicopter crashes at Lake Wales airport

tampabays10.com     May 16, 2008          

Lake Wales, Florida – A Polk County Sheriff's helicopter crashed at the Lake Wales Airport Thursday while practicing emergency operations procedures, deputies said. Two pilots were aboard, and both were taken to Lake Wales Hospital for evaluation. They were identified as Chief Pilot Greg Love,...                

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Sheriff's helicopter crashes, 2 pilots are OK

floridatoday.com     May 16, 2008          

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 15, 2008 LAKE WALES -- A Polk County Sheriff's helicopter has crashed while practicing emergency operations, but the two pilots were not seriously injured. Authorities say the pilots were practicing drills late Thursday afternoon when they crashed at the Lake Wales...                

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Sheriff's Helicopter Crashes, 2 Pilots are OK

firstcoastnews.com     May 16, 2008          

LAKE WALES, FL (AP) -- The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate how a Polk County Sheriff's helicopter crashed while practicing. Two pilots were taken to a hospital after yesterday's crash at the Lake Wales Airport, but only as a...                

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Sheriff's helicopter crashes, 2 pilots are OK

wsvn.com     May 16, 2008          

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) -- The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate how a Polk County Sheriff's helicopter crashed while practicing. Two pilots were taken to a hospital after yesterday's crash at the Lake Wales Airport, but only as a...                

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Helicopter pilot killed in crash near Kalamazoo

freep.com     May 16, 2008          

ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 16, 2008 COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich.-- The Kalamazoo County sheriff's office says an experienced helicopter pilot was killed today when the aircraft crashed a day after he bought it. Sheriff's Capt. Bill Timmerman says the crash happened in a wooded area of Comstock Township...                

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2 hurt in sheriff's copter crash

orlandosentinel.com     May 16, 2008          

LAKE WALES - A Polk County sheriff's helicopter crashed Thursday evening while practicing emergency procedures at Lake Wales Airport, sending a pilot and deputy to the hospital with minor injuries. The 4:40 p.m. crash was being investigated by the Sheriff's Office, said spokeswoman Donna Wood....                

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Helicopter crashes in Boulder County

denverpost.com     May 17, 2008          

By Kirk Mitchell The Denver Post A helicopter has crashed in Boulder County, according to authorities. No further details were immediately available. You must be registered to comment (your comment will be saved for you while you register). It's quick (it takes about 30 seconds) and we only...                

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Man Survives Helicopter Crash In Boulder County

cbs4denver.com     May 19, 2008          

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) ― The pilot of a home-built helicopter is recovering after a crash in Boulder County. A 58-year old Erie man ran into mechanical problems and was trying to fly the helicopter back to the Erie airport. He told CBS4 he was hovering just above the ground when a wind gust...                

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