Risk Management Magazine

It has no electrical cord, gas engine or whirling blades; yet, it’s still one of the most potentially dangerous items you have in your garage.

There I was, Chalk 2 in a formation of three UH-1s. We had just completed our mission and were returning to base. The formation was in echelon left and we were briefed to fly with two to five rotor discs of separation.

I’d made the drive from Fort Campbell to Denver a half-dozen times in the past and had no concerns that I could do it again. After all, I was prepared. I had a new truck I’d just topped off with fuel and I knew my route well.