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...miles from the old gold rush town of Nome. There is no landing site for a large vessel, so the trip would have to be done by helicopter or smaller boats, said Kane, 35. Sturdy tents would be needed to withstand the island's notorious winds.USA program...
...room-sized rocks toward nearly 30 surprised climbers, killing five and injuring others that had to be fetched with rescue helicopters and rope.The climbers and their Filipino guides had spent the night camping in two groups before setting out at daybreak...
...the crash of an Alaska State Trooper helicopter gives few clues regarding the cause...and between the two front seats of the helicopter, the device videos the instrument panel...relatively flat.The NTSB said the helicopter took off again at 11:13 p.m. for...
...who appreciates the outdoors is going to enjoy the show."In each episode, the eight participants are taken by plane or helicopter to a different part of Alaska. They must find their way to a pre-arranged landing zone within three days, fighting the...
...Safety Officer Thomas O. Madole was shot and killed in Manokotak on March 19, and Alaska State Trooper Tage Toll died in a helicopter crash near Talkeetna on March 30. According to news reports, their names were added to the Alaska Police Memorial last week...
...at all, and the number could rise if more instruments go without maintenance.Cuts also have reduced the number of days helicopter crews can fly to repair equipment in remote locations, from 140 days in 2008 to 36.The observatory still uses satellite...
...according to Coast Guard Sector Juneau.Spokesman Lt. Ryan Erickson said the Coast Guard received a call from Coastal Helicopters at about 7:30 a.m. saying there was an orange aluminum skiff taking on water near Battleship Island.The Coast Guard...
...America's tallest peak.The helicopters flew about 45 minutes from...into another world. As the helicopters gained altitude, the scenery...pinnacle" landings, where helicopters hover over high peaks and...it's important for the helicopter crews to know the terrain...
...Northwest operates in five Washington cities, as well as Juneau. Its fleet includes three Eurocopter helicopters, an Agusta helicopter, two Learjets and two Turbo Commander aircraft.The Turbo Commander based in Juneau will have two critical...
...However, the mountainous terrain prevented a ground rescue.A Bering Air helicopter plucked Sterns off the mountain at about 10:30 a.m., troopers said.The helicopter transported Sterns to Nome, where he was taken to the hospital and stabilized...