Medical helicopter lands on road near power lines, Punta Gorda FL
Medical EmergencyFire and emergency responders coordinated a medical helicopter landing on a paved two-lane road near power lines and trees in Punta Gorda, FL. The road was closed and secured for safety during the landing.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
04:45
Transcript:
00:00
Airman 5, go ahead.
00:05
We're short about 4 minutes out and we'll take LZ[1] brief when you have a chance.
00:11
I'm going to be landing you on a two-lane paved road.
00:18
There are power lines about 200 feet to the south of the LZ[1].
00:25
There'll be power lines directly above where my battalion vehicle will be positioned.
00:33
We have trees to the, just on the north side of a paved road.
00:39
Otherwise, all clear if you want to check it out when you get here and verify that it's good with you.
00:44
Otherwise, we'll have the road secured upon your arrival.
00:54
Here, M.5, Kavizzo.
01:04
LZ[1] Control, engine 8.
01:10
Here, mid-5.
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Engine 8, LZ[1] Control.
01:21
Go ahead.
01:24
Have that deputy shut down that service road for us.
01:36
I'm at 5 LZ[1] control. I got a visual on you. I'm at your 2 o'clock.
01:43
Again, power lines to the south of the LZ[1] and under my battalion vehicle,
01:48
landing in between the fire engine and my battalion vehicle.
01:55
Copy between the fire engine and the battalion vehicle.
02:04
Also the area, the grass area is hard packed as well.
02:16
I prefer to land you on the pavement area.
02:19
That's good with you.
02:31
Engine 3, Rescue 4, Central, Engine 3, Rescue 4, Responder 5227 Early Paris, 5227 Early Paris, Cross of David Boulevard for a fall. Grid 833.
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Engine 3.
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34.
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1430.
03:02
Battalion 2, mid-fives, turning funnel.
03:07
I receive, you see the power lines right above the battalion vehicle, correct?
03:16
Roger, power lines over the battalion vehicle.
03:31
Fourteen thirty-one.
03:35
Can't for a rescue.
03:42
We're asking for you copy.
03:45
Rescue for you copy?
03:49
Rescue for you copy?
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Rescue four copies.
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1432.
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Preston.
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1432.
04:13
Central LZ[1] control.
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LZ[1],
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go ahead.
04:21
Aramette 5, safely on the ground.
04:31
Engine 8LZ[1]. It can give you a destination as well.
04:36
Okay.
04:39
Battalion 2 from Airmen. We're going to Gulf Coast.
04:45
Receive, thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
LZ: Landing Zone for helicopter operations
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