See my question above
Don’t know. The helicopter is capable of flying in less than ideal conditions, and the pilots would be instrument qualified. The weather at Miramar might have been above minimums at their planned arrival time; we’ve had short breaks in the weather. Wouldn’t think they were using night vision goggles in these conditions. Best hope is they had to make an emergency landing. Would’ve expected them to remain with the aircraft, unless conditions made them seek a lower elevation. All crewmen should be equipped with a survival radio. Fingers crossed.