On June 2nd, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Regional Aviation Enforcement Unit (RAVEN) HH-1H Huey helicopter was conducting a training mission near the Petersen Mountain Range, north of Cold Springs. During the training mission the helicopter experienced a hard landing. No injuries were reported by the RAVEN crew, which consisted of the two pilots. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) and The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating this incident.
On the morning of June 5th, 2022, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN personnel worked in conjunction with The Nevada Army National Guard to remove the RAVEN helicopter from the emergency landing zone. The RAVEN helicopter was hoisted using an Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter and returned to the RAVEN hanger at the Stead Airport. Sheriff Balaam is very thankful no one was injured during this mission and would like to thank The State of Nevada staff, and the Nevada Army National Guard for their assistance.
