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Carson’s S-61 upgrades enable you to equip your helicopter to match your mission. AC Rescue hoist for SAR. Martin Baker seats for troop transport. Shortening for improved hover & lighter empty weight. External tank for fire fighting
Information about the Carson S-61 helicopters - Wildfire Today
Aug 7, 2008 · Carson’s S-61 FIRE KING is the “perfect” firefighting machine capable of rapidly and accurately delivering a thousand gallons of water per drop.
2008 Carson Helicopters Iron 44 crash - Wikipedia
3 days ago · On August 5, 2008, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter, N612AZ, operated by Carson Helicopters, impacted trees and terrain during its initial climb after taking off from Helispot 44 near Weaverville, California, while transporting firefighters under contract to the U.S. Forest Service.. The pilot in command, an USFS inspector pilot, and …
S-61 Upgrades - Carson Helicopters
Our S-61 Fire tank upgrade includes: Our Carson Short S-61 Shortening results in a 500 lb reduction in aircraft empty weight as compared to an S-61N model. Our utility interior is extremely light weight and helps reduce cabin noise making the aircraft more suitable for passenger transport missions.
Summary of the investigation into the Iron Complex fire, 9 …
Dec 8, 2010 · According to the NTSB, there was “intentional wrong-doing” by Carson Helicopters that under-stated the weight of the helicopter and over-stated the performance of the helicopter in the...
Super SH-3 - Carson Helicopters
Carson’s Super SH-3 is a highly upgraded Sikorsky SH-3. Our performance matches modern helicopters for a fraction of the cost. Our aircraft excel under Hot/High conditions and are suitable for a wide range of missions including SAR, Utility, …
Carson's FireKing Challenges Performance of the S-61 - LinkedIn
Sep 27, 2021 · The Carson FireKing had three essential upgrades to make it the ideal Helicopter for fighting forest fires: 1) the Carson Composite Blades, 2) the Carson FireTank, and 3) the AC-powered Rescue...
Since the 1980s, Carson has been involved in firefighting, providing helicopters for the Forest Service. The importance of logging and firefighting in Oregon led Carson to establish a West Coast office in 1991, first in Jacksonville and later in Grants Pass.
LAX08PA259.aspx - National Transportation Safety Board
We determined that the probable causes of this accident were the following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter’s empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter’s lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved above-minimum specification ...
The Iron 44 Tragedy - Firefighter Nation: Fire Rescue
Aug 5, 2013 · FireRescue remembers the nine individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash during the Iron 44 Fire in Oregon.
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