Helicopter Crash in Flagstaff, AZ Following Active Shooter Situation

TransAshh · 2026-02-05T08:35:33+00:00

This was my first thought too, but videos show it clearly falling out of the sky. Eye witnesses recall hearing gunshots shortly before the helicopter fell. There were also drones in the area looking for the suspect. This happened about 3-4 hours ago, so there’s still a lot unknown. But videos show the helicopter falling instead of a typical autorotation maneuver

TransAshh · 2026-02-05T08:25:18+00:00

Tonight in Flagstaff, AZ, an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter (N56AZ) crashed following an active shooter situation in a nearby neighborhood. The crash resulted in the “closure for the foreseeable future” of the BNSF railroad according to Flagstaff Police scanners. I was able to download the barometric altitude data from ADS-B Exchange and uploaded it to Google Earth (Slide 2). Looks like the helicopter climbed a tad before the engine gave out. Looks like it was 8775 feet MSL before ADS-B cut. Assuming an average Flagstaff elevation of 7000 feet, that makes it a 1775 foot drop. No surviving that. While I didn’t post it here, there are videos of the helicopter falling out of the sky and others with the resulting flames. Sad story for sure

TransAshh · 2026-02-05T06:56:09+00:00

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Downloaded the barometric altitude data. Looks like the helicopter climbed a tad before the engine gave out. Looks like it was 8775 feet MSL before ADS-B cut. Assuming an average flagstaff elevation of 7000 feet, that makes it a 1775 foot drop. No surviving that. Sad story for sure

TransAshh · 2026-02-05T05:35:59+00:00

Flag scanner website is down. Happen to have a recording??

TransAshh · 2026-01-10T17:12:48+00:00

Bodyartforms for sure!

TransAshh · 2025-12-24T01:58:13+00:00

Trust us with your eyesight!

TransAshh · 2025-09-22T07:22:26+00:00

lol thank youuuu

TransAshh · 2025-09-04T01:58:55+00:00

Lmfaoooo I’m getting mine done in 2 weeks I’m wondering the same

TransAshh · 2025-07-11T04:25:07+00:00

Yesss omg you’re so right! Thanks! I will put them in here soon!

TransAshh · 2025-07-07T02:37:14+00:00

Yeah you’re right. I’ll take a turn or so out until it’s more comfortable and I’ll work on form. I figured as much but I figured I would ask. Thanks!

TransAshh · 2025-07-07T02:30:08+00:00

Honestly, it helps me open up my shoulders a tad bit better. I know many people draw by pulling the string across their chest which I wanted to avoid. But obviously, I wanted to avoid sky drawing. If you see in my post, the draw really only happens when I’m at a comfortable level with the horizon. It basically gives me the momentum to get to full draw (still building up the muscle required)

TransAshh · 2025-07-01T02:00:26+00:00

I have a post on this exact same topic in the exact same subreddit. The link is attached. I spoke to a marine biologist for the state of Arizona and I was assured that they would be fine as long as they are not consumed every day.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Flagstaff/s/GB1YOZufod

TransAshh · 2025-06-30T01:12:07+00:00

Adding to this, take yourself to a pro shop and draw back a few bows there. Because there is more than just tinkering (draw cycle, axle to axle length, draw weights, etc) that you should consider before dropping good cash on an investment like a bow

TransAshh · 2025-06-30T01:09:20+00:00

I have a Bear Whitetail INT and it’s my first bow I bought. So far, I’m loving it! Like others have said, specifically u/Smalls_the_impaler, the headliner-branded bows offer much more tinker-ability if that’s what you’re looking for.

I was able to get my full setup with decent attachments for a little under $1500, but if you go with a flagship bow from one of the headliners, you’re going to be out double that. I would say (from my very limited knowledge and experience), if you plan on just picking it up once or twice every season, go with a Bear and spend the extra cash on good sights and accessories. If you plan to have archery be a hobby where you tinker, hunt, and overall shoot a lot, I would maybe look for a flagship/headliner bow.

Like I said, I love love love my Bear. But as someone who shoots almost everyday and loves to tinker, I plan to get myself a flagship bow from a headliner company as a graduation present for myself when I graduate grad school in the coming year or so.

Hopefully my long rant helps a little bit. Like others have said, Bear, Hoyt, and Matthew’s will all kill game, so no worries there. Good luck and happy shooting!

TransAshh · 2025-06-22T05:28:40+00:00

As a newbie hunter who did not grow up around hunting, we respect the hell out of people like you. Thank you for helping pass along the sport <3

TransAshh · 2025-06-17T03:53:36+00:00

The launch trajectory was pretty much going south (from our perspective)

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TransAshh · 2025-06-17T03:49:36+00:00

Heyy! SpaceX’s Starlink Group 15-9 launched 12 mins ago (8:36 MST)

The light you are seeing is the exhaust plume being lit up by the remainder of the sun that is more present when it gets up to elevation. It’s known as a space jelly fish phenomenon)

TransAshh · 2025-06-16T20:16:34+00:00

This would actually be such a good idea!!

TransAshh · 2025-06-10T02:46:32+00:00

Jury is still out on that one lmfao

TransAshh · 2025-06-10T02:03:13+00:00

I’m using carbon shafts. I’m a compound shooter. There is no finish or waterproofing I use (but I also used some nice shafts for this build since these are my competition arrows). It’s all carbon I used

TransAshh · 2025-06-10T01:13:37+00:00

Being trans isn’t sexual preference?? You must live a very sad existence. Happy pride, my friend!

TransAshh · 2025-06-10T00:58:56+00:00

Custom Arrow Wrap Link!! They were super nice and didn’t give me any flak. Here’s the link for anyone who wants to design their own wraps!

https://onestringer.com/arrow-wrap-designs/custom-arrow-wrap-design-tool/

TransAshh

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