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The Black Hawk firefighting helicopter that crashed Tuesday at Leesburg International Airport was testing a new bucket release system, according to the NTSB.
What does Firehawk do?
On its website, Firehawk lists its services as commercial charter, aerial lift, crane, video, powerline and pipeline, infrared mapping, LiDar laser technology, cargo, spraying and search and rescue, but it is probably best known for its firefighting capabilities with its Black Hawk helicopters.
The helicopters are frequently used to battle raging forest fires in California and other places out West.
What s its history?
It was founded in 1973 by Chuck Brainerd, an Army Vietnam vet.
The corporation’s website said he worked for Orlando Helicopters for a time, then purchased his first aircraft from Ray Kroc’s secretary. Kroc was the driving force that launched McDonald’s restaurants into a worldwide business.
Leesburg Police aren't releasing the names yet of the four people who were aboard a firefighting Blackhawk helicopter that crashed Tuesday near the Leesburg airport. Images of the horrifying crash scene is especially disturbing to Jerry Kidrick, a former Embry-Riddle professor who's also a certified flight accident investigator.