CHP aircraft loses power at Fresno Yosemite airport, Fresno CA
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Aviation IncidentAs discussed during the dispatch call, a California Highway Patrol aircraft experienced engine and avionics failure during rollout at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The pilot reported losing power and requested ground assistance to tow the disabled aircraft. No injuries or further hazards were mentioned.
Audio|Heard on: Air Base (FAT): CHP/Sheriff/Cal-Fire/Air Attack
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00:46
Transcript:
00:00
Hey man, Tower CHP 41, you still copy?
00:03
CHP 41, I didn't copy you.
00:05
I'm sorry, I don't know what just happened, but I just lost my engine and some of my avionics on the rollout, and I am dead in the water.
00:10
I'm going to need a tug from APR.
00:13
Right to that.
00:15
Skywest 5212, once you're established on Bravo there, let me know if you have enough room to get by that GA8 there at Bravo 6.
00:25
Yeah, we have enough room, Sky City 12.
00:28
Fantastic.
00:29
CHP 41, do you have APR up on frequency to give them a call for the tug or do you need me to put in some work?
00:39
If you could let them know, I'm going to try one more restart here.
00:41
But I've already tried three and it didn't work.
00:43
If you could let APR know, please.
00:45
Yeah, no problem. We'll work on that.
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Location mentioned:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727
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