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| No. | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
12 Dec 1987 to 12 Dec 1987 Ysgolion Duon Start Of E Gully 1 person: Winter Climbing |
Casualty was leading 1st pitch when one ice axe came out. His wrist slipped out of loop of other axe and he fell. Carried down to floor of cwm then picked up by C Flight 22 Sqn.Compound fracture of lower tibia and fibula |
| 44 |
7 Dec 1987 to 7 Dec 1987 Llanfairfechan Quarry Above 1 person: Local Incident |
Recovery of a body from a level in the Quarry. Time and date of all not known. Possible suicide. Fatal Possible suicide |
| 43 |
29 Nov 1987 to 29 Nov 1987 Moelwyns N Of Tan Y Grisiau 4 people: Walking |
Report of an overdue party on an extended walk. Route flown by 22 Sqn. The four came down to the Crimea without any clear ideas of where they had been. |
| 42 |
25 Nov 1987 to 25 Nov 1987 Glyder Fach Miners Track 6 people: Hill Walking |
Party started to walk up the Miners Track from Pen y Gwryd. 40 minutes into walk the casualty collapsed. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Team not committed to hill. Fatal heart attack |
| 41 |
21 Nov 1987 to 21 Nov 1987 Idwal Slabs E Of Walk Off 3 people: Climbing |
Party of 3 got stuck trying to descend from Idwal Slabs. They had no torches. Collected and escorted down. During this operation there was a report of 2 others overdue. |
| 40 |
21 Nov 1987 to 21 Nov 1987 Devils Kitchen Clogwyn Y Geifr 7 people: Hill Walking |
Casualty separated from party trying to find the route down the Kitchen. Party was well spread out. Fatal Multiple injuries |
| 39 |
15 Nov 1987 to 15 Nov 1987 Idwal Slabs E Side Of 2 people: Climbing |
Party started late leaving their packs at base of Slabs. Completed route and Walk Off then got benighted trying to find way down to Base. Collected and escorted down |
| 38 |
14 Nov 1987 to 14 Nov 1987 Dinas On A5 4km From Betws Y Coed 1 person: Water Sport |
Casualty was bailing out canoe when he slipped and injured ankle. Team assisted Ambulance and Police personnel to evacuate casulty to road. Ankle fracture |
| 37 |
6 Nov 1987 to 6 Nov 1987 Idwal Slabs Ordinary Route Top Of 3 people: Climbing |
Party started route at 14.30 hrs. Got to the top of the Ordinary Route and then could not find the way along the Walk Off route. Benighted with no torches. Collected and escorted to safety |
| 36 |
1 Nov 1987 to 1 Nov 1987 Bochlwyd Buttress Eliminate 1 person: Rock Climbing |
Casualty took a leader fall of about 40 ft. Some protection held. He walked down with a little assistance. Sprained ankle with various bruises and cuts |
| 35 |
18 Oct 1987 to 18 Oct 1987 N Carneddau Afon Anafon 1 person: Hill Walking |
Group had camped on Saturday night West of stream. Casualty tried to cross stream in spate with pack and was swept away. Body found about 200 yards down stream. Drowned |
| 34 |
27 Sep 1987 to 27 Sep 1987 Glyder Fach Main Cliff Upper 1 person: Rock Climbing |
Casualty was carrying a plaque in memory of Ian Richards. He slipped on greasy rock and fell. Distance not known. He was able to shout loudly for help. He was evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Scalp wound, ankle sprain and bruising of shoulder |
| 33 |
27 Sep 1987 to 27 Sep 1987 Tryfan And Glyderau 1 person: Walking |
Husband reported his wife missing. Person had completed intended route descending the Devil's Kitchen. A false alarm with best of intentions |
| 32 |
19 Sep 1987 to 19 Sep 1987 Milestone Buttress 5 people: Rock Scrambling |
The casualties separated from party and retreated down North Ridge of Tryfan. Became stuck in a gully. They slipped and decided to stay put. Fractured ribs and scalp laceration |
| 31 |
29 Aug 1987 to 29 Aug 1987 Glyder Fach Bristley Ridge Start Of 1 person: Rock Scrambling |
Casualty was assisting some people in difficulty when boulder casualty was standing on fell away. He fell about 30 ft. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn.Colles fracture of wrist and large diagonal laceration to leg |
| 30 |
17 Aug 1987 to 17 Aug 1987 Glyder Fach Start Of Main Gully 1 person: Fell Running |
Casualty appeared to have fallen some distance down Main Gully. Found by c Flight 22 Sqn. Fatal |
| 29 |
17 Aug 1987 to 17 Aug 1987 Milestone Butt Path At Side 1 person: Rock Scrambling |
Casualty scrambling on rocky path slipped and fell about 20 ft. Possible fracture to leg |
| 28 |
16 Aug 1987 to 16 Aug 1987 Milestone Butt Canopy Route 1 person: Rock Climbing |
Casualty fell off second pitch of Canopy Route. Runner came out. Stopped on ledge of first stance. Scalp laceration |
| 27 |
30 Jul 1987 to 30 Jul 1987 Devils Kitchen - Nant Cwm Idwal 1 person: Walking |
Casualty out by herself and got into a position from which she could not move. Snatched by C Flight 22 Sqn and taken to Oggi Base |
| 26 |
28 Jul 1987 to 28 Jul 1987 Carneddau Central 4 people: Walking (D of E) |
Party on DoE Silver practise reported overdue at check point. They came down in good order before ground teams deployed. |
| 25 |
18 Jul 1987 to 18 Jul 1987 Bochlwyd Path 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty was descending the Bochlwyd Path. Tripped and tumbled about 15 ft. Comatose when picked up. Some underlying psychological problem. Carried down to Idwal. Fracture of wrist, cut on lip and grazes |
| 24 |
14 Jul 1987 to 14 Jul 1987 Cwm Bochlwyd 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty slipped and damaged arm. Walked down with a little encouragement. Arm laceration |
| 23 |
12 Jul 1987 to 12 Jul 1987 Glyder Fach Bristley Ridge Start Of 1 person: Rock Scrambling |
Casualty fell whilst scrambling. Start of fall not seen. Fell in excess of 50 ft. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Head fracture, fracture of Maxilla, Fracture of Mandible and Fracture of right lower Orbit |
| 22 |
27 May 1987 to 27 May 1987 Glyder Fach Bristley Ridge 1 person: Rock Scrambling |
Casualty knocked knee which displaced patella. Reduced on scene then evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Subluxed patella |
| 21 |
25 May 1987 to 25 May 1987 Betws Y Coed Miners Bridge 1 person: Local Incident |
Casualty stumbled on path and fell into river. Team assisted Ambulance personnel with evacuation using a tension traverse. Mast pants used with effect. Depressed head fracture |
| 20 |
24 May 1987 to 24 May 1987 Tryfan E Face Thompsons Chimney 2 people: Rock Climbing |
Casualty took a leader fall of about 40 ft. Fracture of maxilla, fracture of Scaphoid |
| 19 |
23 May 1987 to 23 May 1987 Cwm Bochlwyd 200 Ft Below Bwlch 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty was trying to do 100 miles in 48 hours. Collapsed with exhaustion. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Exhaustion and Hypothermia |
| 18 |
16 May 1987 to 16 May 1987 Glyder Fawr High Pastures 1 person: Fell Running |
Casualty out for a training run. Started up High Pastures and became hopelessly stuck. Extricated and brought down to safety |
| 17 |
16 May 1987 to 16 May 1987 Idwal Slabs Lazarus 1 person: Rock Climbing |
Casualty took a leader fall of about 100 ft. The second did not hold him and his runners popped out. Lifted from top of Charity by C Flight 22 Sqn. Crush fracture of L 1, Elbow fracture Olecrannon, fracture left index finger and Severe scalp lacerations |
| 16 |
10 May 1987 to 10 May 1987 Idwal Slabs Homicide Wall 2nd Pitch 1 person: Rock Climbing |
Casualty was leading above his grade. Ran out of strength and decided to jump off. Fell about 40 ft. His second held him as did his runners. He was lowered off and walked down with assistance. Abrasions to left forehead |
| 15 |
2 May 1987 to 2 May 1987 Gribin Facet Western End 1 person: Hill Walking |
Party descending Gribin Ridge. Casualty tripped and twisted knee. Carried down to Idwal. NBI Medial Cartilage |
| 14 |
21 Apr 1987 to 21 Apr 1987 Llyn Cowlyd Side Of 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty slipped on steep ground as he was taking off his pack. Cut to back of head |
| 13 |
18 Apr 1987 to 18 Apr 1987 Moel Siabod Near Summit 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty collapsed whilst descending. Blacked out for a short time. Evacuated by c Flight 22 sqn. Exhaustion |
| 12 |
16 Apr 1987 to 16 Apr 1987 Glyder Fawr N Slope Cwm Idwal 1 person: Hill Walking |
Party lost route of descent. Casualty slipped and tumbled about 100 ft. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Head NA NA NBI Sur Minor head injuries / Body NK NK NBI Sur Bruises and abrasions |
| 11 |
14 Mar 1987 to 14 Mar 1987 Ysgolion Duon Start Western Gully 1 person: Winter Climbing |
Casualty was leading 1st pitch of Western Gully. Crampons balled up and he slipped off falling some 150 ft. Lowered from crag then evacuated by c Flight 22 Sqn. Fracture of posterior arch of C 1 No paralysis |
| 10 |
14 Mar 1987 to 14 Mar 1987 Pen Yr Ole Wen S E Slope 3 people: Walking |
Party lost path down to Glandenna and became benighted on S E slope of Pen yr Ole Wen. Bivvied and came down S Ridge in day light but it took them 3 hours to descend. |
| 9 |
12 Mar 1987 to 12 Mar 1987 Milestone Buttress 1st Pitch Pulpit 1 person: Abseiling |
Casualty having completed abseil instruction was abseiling when rope came off abseil point. Fell about 40 ft. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. Fracture mid shaft Tibia and Fibula, bruising to ribs |
| 8 |
24 Feb 1987 to 24 Feb 1987 Tryfan Near Summit 2 people: Scrambling |
Casualty stuck with fatigue and fright. Grossly over weight. She expected to be carried down. Told the facts of the case and she walked down with assistance. |
| 7 |
24 Feb 1987 to 24 Feb 1987 Glyder Fach Above Coll Gully 3 people: Walking |
The pair became separated from third member of party without any kit. Became stuck on Main Cliff. Collected and brought to safety |
| 6 |
17 Feb 1987 to 17 Feb 1987 Cwm Idwal Near Slabs 1 person: Winter Climbing |
Casualty practising crampon technique. Tripped on water ice and fell about 40 ft. Landed in small pool. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn. 2.5 inch Laceration to front scalp, Core Temp 34.5 C, extensive bruises and abrasions |
| 5 |
14 Feb 1987 to 14 Feb 1987 Braich Ty Du 500 Ft Above A 5 5 people: Walking |
Party lost descent route from Pen yr Ole Wen. Became cragfast on Braich Tu Du. Collected and brought to safety |
| 4 |
1 Feb 1987 to 1 Feb 1987 Devil's Kitchen Base Of Ramp Climb 1 person: Winter Climbing |
Casualty was soloing on poor ice. One ice axe came out. Hell fell about 30 ft. Sprained ankle |
| 3 |
24 Jan 1987 to 24 Jan 1987 Glyder Fach Start Of Bristley Ridge 1 person: Rock Scrambling |
Casualty hit on foot by falling boulder. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sq. Crush injury to foot |
| 2 |
17 Jan 1987 to 17 Jan 1987 Devil's Kitchen Broad Gully To N w 2 people: Winter Climbing |
First casualty tripped walking up frozen water course. Tumbled about 150 ft. Evacuated by c Flight 22 Sqn. Second casualty was hit on head by ice axe falling from helicopter. He walked down. Scalp laceration |
| 1 |
4 Jan 1987 to 4 Jan 1987 Devil's Kitchen Path Down From 1 person: Hill Walking |
Casualty slipped whilst crossing stream. Fell about 30 ft. Possible leg fracture |
There were 45 incidents involving 82 people for the year 1987.
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