Geo-Seis Helicopters - Fatal accident

DATE		7/30/02 1840 mdt

PROGRAM		Geo-Seis Helicopters

ADDRESS
		116 N. Raquette Dr.
		Fort Collins, CO 80524
		
		info@geoseis.com

WEATHER		Hot, clear, local fires

AIRCRAFT_TYPE	SA 315B Lama

INJURIES	Gordon Knight, Pilot - fatal
		

DESCRIPTION	While making a water drop on the Big Elk wild fire 
		near Estes Park, Colorado, Gordon suddenly radioed 
		that he was going down.  His aircraft was 
		witnessed to crash in a remote area.  By the time 
		rescuers reached the scene, there was nothing that 
		could be done.
 
		The NTSB is investigating.

ADDITIONAL INFO	Gordon was a former EMS helicopter pilot, having 
		flown for both Des Moines' Life Flight and 
		Denver's Flight For Life.  His wife, Susan, is a 
		former flight nurse, having worked for both 
		programs as well.
 
		Gordon was a former EMS helicopter pilot, having 
		flown for both Des Moines' Life Flight and 
		Denver's Flight For Life.  His wife, Susan, is a 
		former flight nurse, having worked for both 
		programs as well.
 

SOURCE		David Kearns; Flight For Life, Denver

VIA		Roseanne Krantz, CONCERN

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