ADAC helicopter makes security landing in Göttingen: What happened?

ADAC helicopter makes security landing in Göttingen: What happened?

Göttingen, Deutschland - On June 6th, there was an unusual incident in Göttingen when the ADAC helicopter "Christoph Westfalen" put on a security landing on the Dragoons. This landing took place at 3:15 p.m., just one minute after the start of the University Hospital Göttingen. The pilot made it clear that it was not an emergency landing, but a security measure, since a further flight would have been associated with higher risks. Technical problems that led to landing were not specified in more detail, but there was never any danger to the crew or patient on board.

The helicopter, who had previously flown to a university hospital patient from Paderborn, was able to fly to his destination with technicians after over an hour of intensive discussions. At 4:22 p.m. the "Christoph Westfalen" took off again and landed at the air rescue center in Greven at 5:13 p.m.

intensive air rescue in North Rhine-Westphalia

The "Christoph Westfalen" has been one of the two intensive transport helicopters in North Rhine-Westphalia since 2002. The operational readiness of the helicopter stationed in Greven is given around the clock and it has been called for emergencies or relocations over 16,000 times. He often transports patients from the region, mainly from Höxter and other places in North Rhine-Westphalia. The ADAC air rescue operates a total of over 50 helicopters and is one of the largest air rescue organizations in Europe. Your goal is to ensure the safe transport and optimal care of the patients.

modern machines and high quality standards are essential, and some of the helicopters are even equipped with life -saving winds for extreme conditions. The ADAC air rescue also initiated a feasibility study on manned multicopters in the emergency services in 2018 to further improve the rescue service system.

emergency services and their importance

Another important player in air rescue is DRF air rescue that offers quick and professional help from the air. With around 1400 employees, the organization has declared team spirit, responsibility and joy into its central values. They are constantly looking for qualified reinforcements and offer a variety of jobs and career opportunities that range from HEMS teams to doctors to pilots and technicians.

The regular transports of the intensive care patients, as also carried out by the "Christoph Westfalen", show how important these air rescue services are for health care in the region. Thanks to this professional support, a quick and effective care of many patients is guaranteed, which is of great importance in medical emergencies.