Incident Name: Clear
Date: 06/26/2022
Personnel: Douglas “Doug” Ritchie
Age: 56
Agency/Organization: State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection
Position: Helicopter Pilot
Summary:
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Pilot Douglas “Doug” Ritchie, the sole occupant of a Bell UH1B Helicopter, was supporting firefighting efforts at the Clear Wildland Fire, when the helicopter crashed after takeoff, killing Pilot Ritchie. Investigation into the incident continues.
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