Dossier
K-MAX helicopter
Coverage of K-MAX helicopter in the Nexus archive.
- Pilot who died after crash into reservoir identified
The pilot who died in a helicopter crash at Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County has been identified as Nicholas Dale, 56, from Sooke, British Columbia. He was the sole occupant of the K-MAX helicopter involved in the incident.
- Specialized helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire near Ouray belonged to Georgia company
A specialized K-MAX helicopter, used in firefighting, logging, and construction, crashed near Ouray, killing a pilot whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. The helicopter belonged to a Georgia-based company.