Phillip Arthur Conner

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Phillip Arthur Conner

August 3, 2000
Charlie Fire - Elko BLM District

Firefighter Conner was a passenger in a Bell Ranger helicopter that was preparing to return to base for the night after helping to fight the Charlie fire. As the helicopter lifted off, it veered violently to the right and the rotor blades made contact with the ground. The helicopter came to rest back on its skids and the pilot shut the engine down. Firefighter Conner was severely injured and died that same day as the result of trauma.

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