Helicopter Crash in the Buffalo

[KG5S]

At 1:22 p.m. today, an Arkansas Air National Guard helicopter experienced mechanical failure, losing power and autorotated into the Buffalo River at Buffalo Point in Marion County.


The three crewmembers were able to reach shore without assistance; two are hospitalized, one sustaining serious injury in the crash.

National Park Service, Arkansas State Police, Marion County Sheriff' and Ralph Caney Fire Department were on scene within minutes of the incident to assist.

There is little potential for a fuel spill, since the chopper was equipped with a self-sealing fuel system. The river from state Highway 14 bridge to Buffalo Point is closed to river traffic. The gravel bar and parking lot at Buffalo Point are closed until further notice.

The UH-58 helicopter was on a routine mission between Clinton and Flippin Airport for the 12th Judicial Task Force, National Park Service and Arkansas State Police when the incident occurred.

[rynorris]

Once the fuel system, electrical system, and other classified systems are removed from the chopper; what are the possibilities of donating the hull of the machine to the ACC? Then it could be transported to the upper Buffalo and used as an alternative watercraft by some of the more daring individuals on this board.

[Cowper]

I like the way you think!


(and I hope for a speedy recovery for those involved in the original incident)

[jermdog]

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"Routine" marijuana eradication program.
Trying to take out the baby plants this early in the year? Not very nice to the babies I'd say.
Also hahahahaha.

[rynorris]

Probably attempting to thin this year's crop so when Obama legalizes the stuff there will be a limited supply and run the price up for next fall. Not to mention the controlled growing regulations that will be put into place limiting the farmers who can grow it. Government forbid the little man might get a little ahead of the game.

[rickyrod]

looks like they missed a couple to bad they got hurt tho mabee they'll quit.

[prophet]

mesh bag/koozie status?

[jermdog]

I like where your heads at prophet. I wonder if they got the fine.

[Paddlegal]

:shock: oooooooooooo :shock: a glass bottomed boat, I LIKE that idea!