Copter still Underwater; Another helicopter may be used to raise craft

From: Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA | Date: November 2, 2002| Author: Brett Lovelace | Copyright information

A helicopter remained submerged Friday in the Susquehanna River near Marietta a day after it crashed, injuring three people during a pilot training session.

Federal Aviation Administration investigators visited the crash site Friday but won't be able to view the wreckage until it's removed from the 14-foot-deep water, said Bob Stol, an FAA inspector and accident investigator.

"An external lift from another helicopter will be used to raise the wreckage from the water and place it ...

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