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Old 07-28-2014, 07:24 PM
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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.
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Old 07-28-2014, 07:32 PM
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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.
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RIP...what a tragedy. Very weird feeling to hear the transmission. We were both hoping he'd be okay
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Lancair Legacy.......that's a lot of airplane to handle when it becomes a glider. Sorry for his family.
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