According to MSP spokesman Greg Shipley, police were forced to ground 10 of their helicopters after an inspection found 2 of them had cracks in the paint on the tail rotor blades.
Three of the seven aviation sections are still operational – Baltimore, Easton, and Frederick. The Washington section is expected to follow suit, and the Southern Maryland section is set to be up by Thursday.
The first crack dates back to January 9. Police said the physical blade was fine and replaced after being repainted.
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7 comments:
That doesn't seem to make sense. Why would cracked paint ground a helicopter?
10:31 because cracked paint may indicate an underlying stress fracture. It has to be checked out.
I guess Salisbury and Cumberland will just have to wait.....the rest of the state takes priority over us once again.
"......12 blades have been taking back to the manufacturer.”
What?
Chinese rotor blades?
I don't understand why this service isn't contracted out.
Thank you to MSP for putting the safety of their flight crews and patients first. That is what is important!
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