{"id":2352689,"date":"2024-10-09T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-update-black-hawk-pilots-grounded-after-rotor-washing-helene-volunteers-aid-cache\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T15:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:14:42","slug":"huge-update-black-hawk-pilots-grounded-after-rotor-washing-helene-volunteers-aid-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-update-black-hawk-pilots-grounded-after-rotor-washing-helene-volunteers-aid-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge Update: Black Hawk Pilots Grounded After Rotor Washing Helene Volunteers&#8217; Aid Cache"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhuge-update-black-hawk-pilots-grounded-after-rotor-washing-helene-volunteers-aid-cache%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2352689&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent incident in western North Carolina involving a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the North Carolina National Guard caused significant disruption at a \u2063relief station \u200daiding\u200b victims of Hurricane Helene. The helicopter was delivering generators \u2062when its \u2064rotor wash scattered tents and unsecured items at the \u200daid site. The situation sparked various conspiracy theories due to the helicopter being described\u200d as &#8220;unmarked&#8221; and sightings of mysterious black SUVs in the area preceding the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The North Carolina National \u2064Guard has since acknowledged that it was \u2063their helicopter responsible for the disturbance.\u200d In a public statement, they explained that the \u200dcrew\u2064 attempted to\u200c land but aborted the landing as the rotor wash\u200b created a safety hazard, leading to the disarray below. The crew \u2064has been\u200b grounded pending an investigation, and the National Guard is collaborating with the local organization to assess any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize\/\" title=\"Black Lives Matter Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize\">damage caused<\/a>. Fortunately, no injuries or \u2064major property losses have been reported as a result of the incident. The situation \u2063underscores the NCNG&#8217;s commitment to safety and the \u2062need for precision in\u200c their operations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Black Hawk helicopter crew has been grounded after officials say their flight thrashed a Hurricane Helene relief station.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred Sunday in North Carolina, at a Burnsville parking lot where aid for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-nukes-crist-in-fiery-debate-his-campaign-was-soliciting-campaign-contributions-from-storm-victims\/\" title=\"DeSantis Nukes Crist In Fiery Debate: \u2018His Campaign Was Soliciting Campaign Contributions From Storm Victims\u2019\">storm victims<\/a> was being staged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/forty-minutes-black-suvs-allegedly-slow-roll-helene-aid-cache-black-hawk-helicopter-appears-damages-supplies-rotor-wash-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video from multiple angles<\/a> shows the all-black helicopter seemingly circling the area before hovering low over the lot, scattering tents and volunteers&rsquo; other unsecured items.<\/p>\n<p>Some people touched on conspiracies during and after the incident, calling the helicopter &ldquo;unmarked&rdquo; and reporting mysterious black SUVs that appeared and disappeared less than an hour before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-unmarked-helicopter-damages-helene-aid-cache-volunteers-reportedly-injured\/\" title=\"Watch: \u2018Unmarked\u2019 Helicopter Damages Helene Aid Cache, Volunteers Reportedly Injured\">helicopter&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the North Carolina National Guard admits that its own UH-60 Black Hawk and crew were the ones responsible for the incident.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) is aware of an incident involving a NCNG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a delivery of generators at the request of a local civilian organization to power their distribution outpost in western North Carolina,&rdquo; the state military force wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NCNationalGuard\/posts\/pfbid02D2RBsgUu9nhC9Qu31iMEeYVzSS2xykwZsmndapT3xSvu7ZsypGREuKao86gg8W5bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday evening post.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While attempting to land, rotor wash caused items to blow away from the local distribution set up by a group of civilians in the area,&rdquo; the post continues.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The crew immediately identified the situation, aborted the landing for safety reasons, and departed the area.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Those behind the rotor wash will not be flying until cleared by National Guard officials.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This incident is currently under investigation and the crew has been grounded until the investigation is complete,&rdquo; the NCNG wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The NCNG is working with the identified local civilian organization to assess the level of damage caused by the rotor wash.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s unclear how much damage was done by the rotor wash, but video shows tents, papers and other items being scattered around the parking lot underneath the low helicopter. Clips of the helicopter&rsquo;s disruptive flight have been seen millions of times since Sunday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>WARNING: The following videos contain language that some may find offensive.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Why did an unmarked Blackhawk rotor wash a supply drop off in western North Carolina <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CqkgCvwEVZ\">pic.twitter.com\/CqkgCvwEVZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Washingtons ghost (@hartgoat) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hartgoat\/status\/1843158426509258957?\">October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Safety is the NCNG&rsquo;s number one priority, especially with the high volume of air operations currently happening across the region,&rdquo; the state force wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While the NCNG strives for precision in every mission, sometimes things don&rsquo;t go as planned. When that happens, the NCNG takes it very seriously and are committed to addressing and correcting any issues to prevent future occurrences.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>No injuries or major property loss have yet been identified in the incident.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The incident took place on Sunday in Burnsville, North Carolina, where aid for storm victims was being organized. Footage from various angles shows the helicopter circling before hovering low over the parking lot, scattering tents and other unsecured items belonging to volunteers. Some individuals speculated about conspiracies during and after the event, noting the helicopter&#8217;s &#8220;unmarked&#8221; status and the presence of mysterious black SUVs that appeared shortly before its arrival. The North Carolina National Guard has since confirmed that their UH-60 Black Hawk and crew were responsible for the incident<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2352690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/whoops-2.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[42649,42650,42651],"class_list":["post-2352689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-black-hawk","tag-pilots-grounded","tag-rotor-washing"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/whoops-2.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2352689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352689\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2352690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2352689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2352689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2352689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}