Mt Huron 1994 Helicopter Crash, Colorado
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sherpes
N 38° 59.106 W 106° 26.466
13S E 375183 N 4316110
Mountain rescue attempt in which pilot and flight nurse perished
Waymark Code: WM9C6A
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2010
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On July 9th, 1994, a hiker that was hiking in the area of Huron Peak, experienced a broken ankle. While his condition was not critical, a helicopter was called in anyway. In the approach to landing, the blades of the helicopter touched the sloped terrain, and subsequently rolled and crashed along the slope some 1000 feet downward. Both the pilot and the flight nurse perished.
Text on plaque:
In memory of Gary McCall and Sandy Sigman who dedicated their lives to helping others, and made the ultimate sacrifice in that service when their FLIGHT FOR LIFE helicopter crashed on Mt. Huron on July 9h 1994. Pilot - Gary McCall, Flight Nurse - Sandy Sigman. Buena Vista Sheriff's Patrol dedicates this memorial to their memory and all others who make this sacrifice.
Disaster Date: 07/09/1994
Memorial Sponsors: Buena Vista Sheriff's Patrol
Disaster Type: Technological
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
Relevant Website: Not listed
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