Distress Call
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Distress Call
Today about 40 miles south of Battleground we picked up a distress call on guard, something about a loss of oil pressure. The transmission was very broken but we managed to pick up bits and pieces by adjusting the squelch. The time was 8:45AM PST/1545 Zulu. Sounded like the pilot was flying a Piper and setting up for a forced landing. Aside from us, Southwest and a few other airlines were attempting to communicate with him and relay information to ATC. Again, it was tough to make out exact words, but I heard something about "going down" and "Mount Helena." (?)
Anybody else hear this or know the outcome? Praying for those involved.
Anybody else hear this or know the outcome? Praying for those involved.
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Authorities confirm that pilot died in small-plane crash near Lolo Pass | KXLH.com
Sounds like it didn't work out. Always sad to see. RIP.
Sounds like it didn't work out. Always sad to see. RIP.
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