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Title:
Wires Are Everywhere - Why Wire Strike Risk Does Not Discriminate by Mission
Topic:
Wire Strike Avoidance
Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 13:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
TC Corell; François Lassale; Gordy Cox; Chris Hill
Brief Description:

A powerful session featuring four pilots with firsthand experience of wire strikes, from witnessing a fatal accident, surviving impacts, and challenging the industry’s reliance on wire strike protection. Their stories may change the way you think about low-level flight forever. 

 

 

Select Number:
EA27146448
Location of Seminar:
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Main Conference room
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Directions to Venue:

Main Conference Room, Hayatt Regency Ornge County

VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for Air Tour Safety Conference  attendance by visiting the VAI link below:

https://verticalavi.org/events/air-tour-safety-conference/

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
N/A
Contact Information:
Gregory Brown
Phone: 703-302-8479
education@verticalavi.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

These presentations are offered at VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for Air Tour Safety Conference attendance by visiting the VAI link below:

https://verticalavi.org/events/air-tour-safety-conference/

This presentation is part of the Air Tour. These sessions are free for all registered Air Tour Safety Conference 2026 attendee and exhibitors

 

 

 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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