1. R22 Robinson helicopter 02 Dec 2016
On 2 December 2016 at 2200 UTC (1300 AKST)
the COSPAS-SARSAT system detected a 406 MHz
PLB at N W, 9 NM southwest of the
Dutch Harbor Airport on Unalaska Island, AK.

2. R22 Robinson helicopter 02 Dec 2016
The pilot and co-pilot of an R22 Robinson helicopter activated the PLB after crashing
in mountainous terrain under zero visibility conditions with blowing snow.
Coast Guard District 17 (CGD17) received the SARSAT alert and directed the launch of a
rescue helicopter from the Coast Guard Cutter ALEX HALEY.
The helicopter aircrew located the crash site and transported both persons to a
medical facility in Dutch Harbor. Minor injuries were reported.
2 SARSAT RESCUES

3. 36 Ft Sailing Vessel Aground 08 Jan 2017
On 08 January 2017 at 1907 UTC (1407 EST) the COSPAS-SARSAT system detected a 406 MHz
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) at N W, 13 NM east of Acklins Island, Bahamas.
A vessel had run aground on a reef and the owner activated the PLB. Coast Guard district 07 (CGD07)
received the SARSAT alert and contacted Bahamian search and rescue, who were unable to offer support.

4. 36 Ft Sailing Vessel Aground 08 Jan 2017
CGD07 then ordered the launch of helicopter and broadcast an Enhanced Group Call.
The helicopter located the vessel, which had also lost propulsion and the rudder.
Both people on the vessel were taken onboard the helicopter and transported to
Great Inagua, BS without injury. 
2 SARSAT RESCUES

5. Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System
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