Crews rescue missing pilot near Mount Baker | 911

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Crews rescue missing pilot near Mount Baker
Submitted by KOMO Staff
Sunday, February 12th, 2012, 10:24am
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A Bellingham man is back home today after being rescued from Mount Baker.

According to Whatcom County officials, the 28-year-old pilot failed to return Saturday night after taking off in a Piper aircraft.  

The pilot made initial contact with emergency crews but they were not able to gather much information on his exact whereabouts due to poor cell service.

A signal from his emergency beacon helped notify aviation crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The Skagit County Sheriff's Office organized a search team using snowmobiles.   

They were able to find the missing pilot and bring him off the mountain.

WSDOT and the FAA are currently investigating.

 

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