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2008/12/19

Wind, Storm Crashes Helicopter in Santa Clarita


What: Swanson Aviation Group Helicopter hired by Southern California Edison to string electrical line
Where: Santa Clarita area north of Los Angeles behind Lombardi Ranch on Bouquet Canyon Road.
Who: 1 fatality. The pilot sustained minor injuries.It is unclear if Curtis Cauthen of Ashfork, CA.--the mechanic on the ground-- worked for the helicopter company or the electrical company.) Curtis was caught by the rotor blades and sustained fatal injuries.
Why: The helicopter was hoving above-ground when a gust of wind wind caused the helicopter to spiral.
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