Two firefighting helicopters grounded for repairs at airport, San Diego CA


Two firefighting helicopters at Montgomery Field airport are not working due to mechanical problems. No fires are currently active, but this reduces available firefighting resources.
Audio|Source: San Diego City and Poway Fire
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Transcript:
Metro Copter 2, 7 Alpha. Copter 2, go ahead. Metro Copter 2 is going to be out-of-service, Montgomery, Mechanical. I'll have to project the time for now, one hour, and all the contact. Not getting updated. Comptor 3 is also going to be out-of-service Montgomery. Copter 2, out-service mechanical at Montgomery. Approximate hour, will advise. Copter 3 is out-of-service.
Metro Copter 2, 7 Alpha. Copter 2, go ahead. Metro Copter 2 is going to be out-of-service, Montgomery, Mechanical. I'll have to project the time for now, one hour, and all the contact. Not getting updated. Comptor 3 is also going to be out-of-service Montgomery. Copter 2, out-service mechanical at Montgomery. Approximate hour, will advise. Copter 3 is out-of-service.
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Location mentioned:
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, 3750 John J Montgomery Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
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