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Originally Posted by Black Knight
With that particular aircraft, if the rotors hit it would be all over. The aircraft would immediately flip upside down and then sink to a depth of around 33 feet. It would stay at that depth for a short period then continue it's descent to Davy Jones Locker.
These guys were very lucky no one was injured. HSM-41 is a training squadron, and although I have heard neither pilot was a student; I'm guessing they weren't familiar with the power demands of hovering that aircraft at that altitude. The 60 is a great bird, but it doesn't like to hover at higher altitudes when it's heavy and it is also warm outside. The air just isn't that good. Take that into account and then add the winds coming off the mountains and coming across the lake.
The youtube flight might very well be their last.
BK
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HELL YES THEY WERE LUCKY, these folks had NO Clue where they were!! Navy OPERATES at Sea Level!!! I doubt that "Density Altitude" was/or is, even in their vernacular/mindset!! Not unlike our Brother Squeals, when they are beyond the sight of water, .......they have a problem!!
Not a Slam on EITHER, but a simple statement of HISTORY!!
Take care.
Martin