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Flying in darkness, clouds: Safety of night flights at issue in fatal BRPD helicopter crash

Por: The Advocate Crime May 05, 2023

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Two days after the Baton Rouge police helicopter flown by Sgt. David Poirrier and Cpl. Scotty Canezaro crashed into a field March 26, killing them both, the department grounded night flights.More than a month later, the department's remaining helicopter hasn't taken to the air at night.As the official investigation into the crash continues, one of several factors being examined would be whether the dangers inherent to night flights,... + full article



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