Just heard a geologist with 20yrs around helicopters stood up into the blades of a HU500 during a toe-in on the side of a mountain, apparently quite a mess. Sad.
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Geologist Killed in Yukon
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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/20 ... yukon.html
Yukon geologist killed in helicopter mishap
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | 3:56 PM CT
CBC News
A Yukon government geologist was killed Saturday when he was struck by the rotor blades of a helicopter.
Geoff Bradshaw, 32, died in the Wernecke Mountains north of Mayo, where he was doing mineral assessment field work.
An official with the department said Bradshaw and a co-worker were being picked up by the helicopter when he was hit by its rotor blades. He apparently died instantly.
"He had about 10 years' experience working in the field with helicopters, so from that point of view it's really surprising that he would be involved in such an accident," said Rod Hill, who manages the Yukon Geological Survey.
"He was also a very likeable guy. I mean, everybody liked him. He was really nice, he was professional, he was hardworking. It's hard to say enough good things about Geoff. He'll be really missed."
Hill said the death is a shock for the tight-knit group in the Whitehorse survey office, and support is being offered to employees.
"Many of our staff members knew Geoff and his girlfriend very well and they've been consoling her," he said.
"Geoff's family in Sechelt,. B.C., have been notified and the co-worker who was with him has obviously suffered a traumatic experience, so we're trying to comfort her and offer her counselling.
"As well, we have a grief counsellor coming in to meet with us this afternoon so we're hoping that will deal with this situation."
Hill said investigations are underway by both the coroner's office and the Workers Compensation Board. His branch will co-operate fully. he said.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/20 ... yukon.html
Yukon geologist killed in helicopter mishap
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | 3:56 PM CT
CBC News
A Yukon government geologist was killed Saturday when he was struck by the rotor blades of a helicopter.
Geoff Bradshaw, 32, died in the Wernecke Mountains north of Mayo, where he was doing mineral assessment field work.
An official with the department said Bradshaw and a co-worker were being picked up by the helicopter when he was hit by its rotor blades. He apparently died instantly.
"He had about 10 years' experience working in the field with helicopters, so from that point of view it's really surprising that he would be involved in such an accident," said Rod Hill, who manages the Yukon Geological Survey.
"He was also a very likeable guy. I mean, everybody liked him. He was really nice, he was professional, he was hardworking. It's hard to say enough good things about Geoff. He'll be really missed."
Hill said the death is a shock for the tight-knit group in the Whitehorse survey office, and support is being offered to employees.
"Many of our staff members knew Geoff and his girlfriend very well and they've been consoling her," he said.
"Geoff's family in Sechelt,. B.C., have been notified and the co-worker who was with him has obviously suffered a traumatic experience, so we're trying to comfort her and offer her counselling.
"As well, we have a grief counsellor coming in to meet with us this afternoon so we're hoping that will deal with this situation."
Hill said investigations are underway by both the coroner's office and the Workers Compensation Board. His branch will co-operate fully. he said.
