Gyeongbuk Uiseong Helicopter Pilot Dies in Crash... "Complete Suspension of Firefighting Helicopter Operations"
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Uiseong has been confirmed dead. The forestry authorities have decided to suspend helicopter operations at wildfire sites nationwide for safety reasons.
On the 26th, a firefighting helicopter crashed in the mountain area of Gyoan-ri, Sinpyeong-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk, scattering the wreckage and debris. The helicopter pilot was found dead at the accident site. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageAccording to the Central Accident Response Headquarters of the Korea Forest Service on the 26th, at around 12:51 PM, a leased helicopter from Gangwon Province (S76, medium-sized) crashed in Gyoan-ri, Sinpyeong-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk (estimated location).
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It has been confirmed that one helicopter pilot died in the accident. Currently, the Korea Forest Service is investigating the cause of the accident together with the police and fire authorities.
On the afternoon of the 26th, an S76 Airpalace 1200L leased helicopter from Inje, Gangwon, crashed in Sinpyeong-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk. Yonhap News
View original imageThe Central Accident Response Headquarters of the Korea Forest Service stated, "Immediately after the accident, we took measures to suspend the operation of all wildfire-fighting helicopters deployed nationwide for safety."
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