Imagine if a drone had done this!!

SanCap · Oct 2, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=j4Au-yCQur0

WATCH: State Police Helicopter Sends PSU Tailgate Tents Flying

BigAl07 · Oct 2, 2018

Keep in mind that the aircraft was being operated under a Public Safety COA so their rules are a bit different. I'm not saying that was SAFE or SMART but they are operating under a different set of rules.

I'm curious to see what comes of this as I'm sure several people have reported this to the FAA and a review will be taking place shortly if not already happening.

SanCap · Oct 2, 2018

BigAl07 said:
Keep in mind that the aircraft was being operated under a Public Safety COA so their rules are a bit different. I'm not saying that was SAFE or SMART but they are operating under a different set of rules.

I'm curious to see what comes of this as I'm sure several people have reported this to the FAA and a review will be taking place shortly if not already happening.

Understood, it could have easily gotten worse if any of the debris flying impacted a main or tail rotor. I believe it was irresponsible use of a helicopter for a non emergency. Someone may get their hand slapped. Who would have ever thought that the rotor wash could lift an unsecured EZ-Up shelter

R Martin · Oct 2, 2018

SanCap said:
Understood, it could have easily gotten worse if any of the debris flying impacted a main or tail rotor. I believe it was irresponsible use of a helicopter for a non emergency. Someone may get their hand slapped. Who would have ever thought that the rotor wash could lift an unsecured EZ-Up shelter

Brings back fond memories of prop surfing on the flight deck....

BigAl07 · Oct 2, 2018

I hadn't watched the whole video (Until now lol) and see the FAA is already involved. Good call right there.

Dave Pitman · Oct 2, 2018

SanCap said:
it could have easily gotten worse if any of the debris flying impacted a main or tail rotor. I believe it was irresponsible use of a helicopter for a non emergency. Someone may get their hand slapped.

The PIC's judgement was definitely impaired, badge or no badge.
That's text-book reckless operation right there. The consequences of a mishap are crazy.

LUIS MARTINEZ · Oct 2, 2018

Didn't know the state police employed suicidal pilots.......How reckless. A 6 month FAA suspension at minimum. Were this any dept. I was chief of, he'd be driving a squad car for a looong time.