2006-08-01 19:34:33 · 8 answers · asked by laney45 4 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
The winds developed by a fire of that size would create considerable updrafts that would adversely affect handling characteristics of a small helicopter (i.e. Bell 206 Jet Ranger). Assuming a pilot could maneuver the aircraft to the roof of the WTC without crashing into it, the heat from the fire would have been so intense it probably would have burned the pilot. Also when you land, how would you decide who to take. Most importantly, after the WTC was hit, the FAA imposed a nationwide grounding of all non-military aircraft not involved in combat air patrols or specifically approved for flight. Seeing how there was chaos following the attack, any helicopter pilot in the air ran the risk of being interdicted by a US fighter jet. Without speaking to any of the police/traffic copter pilots who were on scene, it is impossible to tell if they tried or not. I am certain, if it was possible to get anybod off the roof, someone would have done it.
2006-08-02 18:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by hookr 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am not sure if that was attempted, at least for the people above the fire. There may have been a helicopter flying around. This is something to look in to. A lot of things did not make sense on that day, that's for sure. A lot of things did not make sense after that day either. What I can tell you is that there was more there than met the eye.
If you find yourself with a few minutes (8 - 10); would you look at this interview with Professor Steven Jones ? It's a 45 minute video and well worth looking at, to its end. At the very least, pass it on to those you care about.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2842384983834100001
2006-08-01 19:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_Pardy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The roof became no longer seen as area of any helicopter protection/rescue plan, in part with the aid of fact of radiation matters with the aid of extensive microwave antenna on suitable of one. The black smoke and the undeniable fact that there nonetheless does not be any water up there with the aid of fact the different poster suggested are different factors. And as yet another poster suggested, the roofs have been sloped, no longer flat.
2016-11-03 12:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by shea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you imagine the panic of all those people trying to get out of the Towers? Then imagine your helicopter landing on the rooftop to be mauled by so many people at the same time . Helicopters did try to land on top.
2006-08-01 19:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No body risks their life while an inferno is on! Who were in the roof and where was the roof while the building was set ablaze!
2006-08-01 19:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by SESHADRI K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helicopters did try, but were unable to land and rescue
2006-08-01 19:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after the attacks i believe they shut down ALL air things. just tomake sure. all flights were done so i imagine so were helicopters. just an educated guess.
2006-08-01 20:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the buildings were on fire
2006-08-02 04:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by Zoe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋