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US Army temporarily grounds pilots after four helicopters crashed in matter of weeks
First Post ^ | 4/29/23 | FP Staff

Posted on 04/28/2023 5:56:13 PM PDT by C210N

After four helicopters crashed in a matter of weeks, the chief of staff of the US Army ordered all pilots who are not involved in critical missions grounded until they have completed the necessary training

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: army; safetyday
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Interesting... what's this about?

I'm not buying the notion that its because of recent crashes. Call it a gut feel on this...

1 posted on 04/28/2023 5:56:13 PM PDT by C210N
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To: C210N

It’s not unusual for the military to order a safety down day after a fatal crash.


2 posted on 04/28/2023 5:58:25 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: All

Grounded until they finish TRANSitioning?


3 posted on 04/28/2023 6:00:07 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: C210N
what's this about?

Diminishing returns from a program of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fallacy in the Air Corps?

4 posted on 04/28/2023 6:02:16 PM PDT by LouAvul (Daniel 4:17: "..the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.." )
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To: C210N

Training= cover for something else going on and blaming the pilots. Somehow I suspect “pilot error” wasn’t involved.


5 posted on 04/28/2023 6:03:40 PM PDT by pops88 ( Helping usher the glory of God into Las Vegas)
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To: LouAvul

“Diminishing returns from a program of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fallacy in the Air Corps?”

Since we’re now picking ‘other than the best’ to fly these $50M machines, crashes should be expected.

But the REAL QUESTION is whether Russia and China have the same policies. If not, why not?


6 posted on 04/28/2023 6:05:11 PM PDT by BobL
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To: BobL

Are suggesting the helicopters had problems with their trannies?


7 posted on 04/28/2023 6:16:39 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: pops88

Vax attack, but also agree with diversity argument. Someone they let in program froma school that didn’t keep grades or everyone got an A bc of equality and past injustices


8 posted on 04/28/2023 6:17:13 PM PDT by pangaea6
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To: C210N

Our Army and Navy are, more and more, like a drunk pair of incompetent homeless people...

We are now barely able to properly defend ourselves against Haiti, Peru, and Papua New Guinea...


9 posted on 04/28/2023 6:18:26 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is the next Sam Adams when we so desperately need him)
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To: C210N

It’s about the crashes.

A lot of it pilot error, and the case of the TN-NG crash outside of Huntsville AL appeared to be a mechanical issue since there is video of it augering in.

Not sure if the black boxes survived the Huntsville crash, but from what I’ve read, they were able to recover the ones from the two midair collisions and the roll over.


10 posted on 04/28/2023 6:33:34 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.)
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To: LegendHasIt

DEI at work


11 posted on 04/28/2023 6:42:31 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: C210N

You see this happen all the time after a Dem admin comes in. I am sure it is due to low maintenance because there is not enough money for parts,and less training because not enough money for fuel.Plus add to that affirmative action promotions.


12 posted on 04/28/2023 6:47:31 PM PDT by TheCipher ( RINO politicians in DC are the only reptiles in the world with no backbone)
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To: C210N

It’s not unusual to have a “safety stand-down” when there’s been a rash of accidents. Gives them time to do some navel-gazing and get people’s focus back on safety of flight.


13 posted on 04/28/2023 6:50:14 PM PDT by Paal Gulli
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To: C210N

They must have been using the wrong pronouns.


14 posted on 04/28/2023 7:05:42 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: TheCipher

A regular cluster- health compromised on the ground and in the air expected to be functional.


15 posted on 04/28/2023 7:12:42 PM PDT by pops88 ( Helping usher the glory of God into Las Vegas)
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To: LegendHasIt

Its called hotdogging and the main rotor tips meet that causes crashes.


16 posted on 04/28/2023 7:20:04 PM PDT by chopperk ( )
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the necessary training

The necessary training can, and will, be everything from Aviation Safety to Chemical warfare, common soldier skills, any and everything to keep aircraft on the ground. Enough days of no flying equals that many days of no accidents. The most cynical action you can imagine.

17 posted on 04/28/2023 7:21:32 PM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: Feckless

I’m sure it’s much like the medical profession- whatever it takes to cover one’s butt.


18 posted on 04/28/2023 7:28:39 PM PDT by pops88 ( Helping usher the glory of God into Las Vegas)
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To: C210N

Hi.

Think about theses incidents within the last two years...

Humvees crashing into Humvees. Aircraft falling off of carriers, ships crashing into other ships, and others grounding. Helicopter s crashing into helicopters and ships burning in port.

I could go on but methinks all of this is not by accident.

Imho.

5.56mm


19 posted on 04/28/2023 7:38:13 PM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho have got to go)
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To: C210N

Safe!
Tested!
Effective!


20 posted on 04/28/2023 7:50:41 PM PDT by Noumenon (You're not voting your way out of this. KTF)
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