CHP Heli Roll Over - Paso Robles

[miguelg]

I saw on the news today that a CHP helicopter rolled over during take off today in Paso Robles. Fortunately there were only minor injuries. That’s all the info I have, anyone else who might have more info on this?

Link: http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=6787523

[q4star]

Three Hurt In Paso Robles CHP Helicopter Crash


POSTED: 12:15 pm PDT July 13, 2007
UPDATED: 4:08 pm PDT July 13, 2007

PASO ROBLES -- A California Highway Patrol helicopter crashed during takeoff Friday, slightly injuring three people on board.
The helicopter was taking off from Paso Robles Airport for a patrol just before 1:30 p.m. when it rolled onto its side, according to a CHP statement.
The pilot and two flight observers complained of pain but were not treated at the scene or hospitalized, the CHP said.
The helicopter's altitude at the time of the crash was unclear but the aircraft had significant damage, the CHP said.
The weather was clear at the time and the cause of the crash was under investigation, the CHP said.
Paso Robles is 165 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

[bcjack]

According to our local TV news stations, all three were taken to Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton, treated and released.:biggrin:

[Jerminator]

I have a friend who is a flight observer in the helicopter at the Paso Robles Airport, so my heart skipped when I first read this. Thank God they are OK!! I'm not even sure if he was on the helicopter at the time, but I'm sure going to find out.