Military Aircraft Crashes Are SO Gutwrenchingly Tragic
…it makes your blood boil when you sort of already knew one DIDN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN at all.
What a WASTE.
Pilot Error Caused Black Hawk Crash in Santa Rosa Sound
The Louisiana National Guard has confirmed that pilot error led to the tragic crash of a Black Hawk helicopter in the Santa Rosa Sound, killing 11 servicemen during the failed training exercise in March.
The investigation determined that the direct cause of the accident was “spatial disorientation” of both pilots, which caused them to lose control of the aircraft.
…07:35 (P2) — “Gee, it’s dark as (expletive). That don’t help none.”
07:52 (CE1) — “Wow, it’s really dark.”
08:05 (P2) — “We’re gonna take it real slow guys.”
10:05 (P1) — “Yeah, it’s too dark to see the (expletive) water.”
11:36 (P1) — ” Ah, ah, you take the controls Dave.”
11:49 (P2) — “Watch out, we’re in a bad right turn.”
11:55 (P2) — “Watch your altitude, attitude G-Wayne attitude, level.”
11:58 (P2) — “Level.”
12:00 (P2) — “Level.”
12:00 (P2) — “Climb, climb.”
12:03 — END AUDIO
When your lead helo TURNS BACK almost immediately into the TRAINING flight because of socked in conditions, guess what, Gonzo?
YOU don’t stay out.
You turn right around and follow him back in. Everybody lives.
Makes Ya Barf, Military Thingies | tree hugging sister | 
June 5, 2015 9:36 am
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Lack of discipline in making safe flying decisions is reflected in their lack of discipline by using foul language on the radio.