Survivors of Alaskan DHC-3 Crash Rescued by Quick Reaction, Good Organization
Coast Guard Station Sitka has completed another successful medevac mission, rescuing 2 from a crash Southeast of Yakutat, Alaska. On May 24, the watchstanders of the Coast Guard 17th District picked up on an ELT alert only minutes before receiving calls reporting the crash of a single engine Dehavilland DHC-3. The aircraft contained 4 people aboard, The responding unit launched from the Sitka Station in their MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, arriving on scene to transport the more seriously injured passengers. While on scene, it was determined that 2 of the passengers had incurred critical back injuries, rendering speedy care a priority.