Big rescue on a while ago, nearly over now

Steyr

From RTE News:
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1210/rescue.html


Quote:
Rescue operation off Kerry coast
Wednesday, 10 December 2008 18:05

British and US rescue aircraft are participating in a rescue operation 220 miles off the Kerry coast.

An injured crewman, who sustained serious head and spinal injures, is being removed from a Panamanian registered cargo ship.

It is understood the Burmese man sustained the injuries when he fell into the hold of the 'Anna Rickmers'.

He is currently in a stable condition but in need of urgent medical attention. He will be taken to hospital in Limerick.

Two US Pave-hawk helicopters based at Lakenheath in England, an RAF Nimrod and a US Hercules C130 are involved in the operation.

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From Frequencydb

Air Force Rescue 109 was heard calling Waterford, R51(RAF Nimrod MR.2) assisted with top cover for R109, KC135 Quid 75 heard talking to Shanwick on 5598 and heading to refuel one of the aircraft.
Also the Nimrod Rescue 51 was told that the helis would not be on scene until 1900 hrs.

callsigns:-
"Air Force Rescue 5828" (MC-130P)
"Air Force Rescue 109 Combine" (HH-60G Pavehawks)
"Rescue 51" (Nimrod)
"Quid 75" (KC-135R)

Two HH-60s departed Lakenheath around 1245 and eta 1915 with vessel, Winching commenced at 19:40, at 21:12 Rescue 51, KC135 Returned to base, C130 Hercules and rescue 109 flight en route to Shannon Airport. Rescue 51 now off task and returning to Kinloss.
Rescue 51 transferred from Shannon to UK Mil 282.625 FL270 @ 21:27
C130 is escorting Rescue 109 flight two Pave Hawks into Shannon, they are now talking to EINN.

1 Heli atm is fuel critical and C-130 is orbiting EINN as i type and due to land at 22:00. Now contacting EINN APP.

Steyr

The controller initially cleared them ( Helis ) for ils but they requested visual approach then the controller advised them that the visibility was poor but they are going for vfr. Radar Identified now, told he can go lower if he wants to but will have to make his own aircraft separation rules.

PeakOutput

out of curiosity if we had to could we mount a rescue operation like this?

and just as i have an interest can you explain in laymans terms what your second post means?

Steyr

PeakOutput wrote: »

out of curiosity if we had to could we mount a rescue operation like this?

and just as i have an interest can you explain in laymans terms what your second post means?

We couldnt do it, its too far out. the Vessel was outside the Irish SAR Region, but in the UK SAR Region & even at that was out of range for a RN/RAF Sea King thats why the US Mil are being used.


""The controller initially cleared them ( Helis ) for ils but they requested visual approach then the controller advised them that the visibility was poor but they are going for vfr. Radar Identified now, told he can go lower if he wants to but will have to make his own aircraft separation rules.""

ILS= Instrument Landing System
VFR= Visual Flight Rules ( more or less look out the window! laymans terms )
Radar Identified=Shannon Radar has them on Radar.
Go Lower= Fly lower than he is.
Separation Rules= Basically telling him to watch out for other Aircraft/obstacles if he decides to go lower

Steyr

Rescue 5828 now been cleared to land runway 24, Rescue 5828 SNN Tower 118.7, gear down.

PeakOutput

thanks man

Steyr

All down on the ground at EINN, well done to all involved.

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That's a pretty big joint effort organised for just one (non-uk/us) crewman.

Wonder if he'll get the bill afterwards!?

Fair play to them though,. Hope the guys ok.

Steyr

Heard at 23.15 hrs
Rescue 5828 ( Herclues ) landed in Shannon earlier made a quick turnaround and was on the way back to UK.

He told Shannon he had 8 souls on board and 4 hrs fuel endurance.


And then...


Rescue 5828 on 124.70 just declared an emergency with No.2 engine shut
down. Does not require assistance.

He is happy to continue to Mildenhall.

Just switched to London 129.375 FL170 with a direct routing to Mildenhall,
he told London that he would like to avoid left turns !


All courtesy of the good folks at Frequencydb.

Trotter

Steyr do you mind me asking, if its not a stupid question, how you're listening to all this?

Its fascinating!!

diverdriver

I assume the Herc was there to refuel the Pave Hawks. Quite a mission all told. I doubt if the helicopter would have much trouble maintaining it's own separation. I imagine as a combat rescue helicopter it would have all the bells and whistles, NVG and infrared.

If only the Air Corps had something similar.:(

highlydebased

Trotter wrote: »

Steyr do you mind me asking, if its not a stupid question, how you're listening to all this?

Its fascinating!!

Either an airband scanner, or the Shannon Live ATC feed (maintained by myself) http://www.liveatc.net/feedindex.php?type=international-eu

Steyr

Neon-Circles wrote: »

Either an airband scanner, or the Shannon Live ATC feed (maintained by myself) http://www.liveatc.net/feedindex.php?type=international-eu

All the above !:D

Steyr

diverdriver wrote: »

I assume the Herc was there to refuel the Pave Hawks.

Yup and the KC135 gave fuel to the herc and the Herc passed it to the Helo's.

donvito99

Just as a matter of interest, how many coast guard rescue helis are there in Ireland?

highlydebased

donvito99 wrote: »

Just as a matter of interest, how many coast guard rescue helis are there in Ireland?

Hmm one Shannon, Cork, Dublin, Sligo, Carnmore? or does Carnmore have one.....not too sure!

Steyr

There are 6 Sikorsky S61N's in Ireland. There are 4 on 24hr standby and 2 on back up.



Rescue118 based at Sligo ( EISG )

Rescue117 based at Waterford ( EIWF )

Rescue 116 based at Dublin ( EIDW )

Rescue115 based at Shannon ( EINN )


Also courtesy of a fellow poster on worldairpics here are the Helicopters and Hercules involved yesterday:

88-26109, Callsign "Rescue 109".
http://images.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=88-26109&distinct_entry=true


89-26205, Callsign "Rescue 212".
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=89-26205&distinct_entry=true

The Hercules involved was 69-5828, Callsign "Rescue 5828".
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=69-5828&distinct_entry=true

donvito99

Steyr wrote: »

There are 6 Sikorsky S61N's in Ireland. There are 4 on 24hr standby and 2 on back up.



Rescue118 based at Sligo ( EISG )

Rescue117 based at Waterford ( EIWF )

Rescue 116 based at Dublin ( EIDW )

Rescue115 based at Shannon ( EINN )


Also courtesy of a fellow poster on worldairpics here are the Helicopters and Hercules involved yesterday:

88-26109, Callsign "Rescue 109".
http://images.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=88-26109&distinct_entry=true


89-26205, Callsign "Rescue 212".
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=89-26205&distinct_entry=true

The Hercules involved was 69-5828, Callsign "Rescue 5828".
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=69-5828&distinct_entry=true

Cheers Steyr, you certainly know your stuff! But 2 on back up?
Does this mean that there just sitting on the tarmac somewhere?
And I've also come to appreciate that we do have a very good rescue system set up here. We are lucky. Having four strategically placed rescue helicopters is a great asset. Along with hundreds of lifeboat stations and coastguard boats, I really wonder how so many people drown in this country every year.:(

Steyr

I think there is one back up in Shannon and the other is in Dublin, il find out and confirm.

diverdriver

One of the back up helicopters is over in the UK at the moment because of the problems with the UK coastguard AW139s. The backup helicopters don't have the same equipment fit of the operational helicopters.

Steyr

diverdriver wrote: »

One of the back up helicopters is over in the UK at the moment because of the problems with the UK coastguard AW139s. The backup helicopters don't have the same equipment fit of the operational helicopters.

Nope she is back in Ireland, It was replaced by an S-92 for about a week. It went back and the AW139's back on nights.