A Cessna Pilot ditched in a northern swamp, called for help, but failed to turn on his ELT, delaying rescue. No Injuries.

Luscombe SL-8. The Pilot got lost - and ran out of gas - going to, and coming from his destination. First time lucky. Second time - not so much. No injuries.

Discussion on several instances of disposed ELTs “going off” in places such as city dumps!

General discussion on reasons to stay with your aircraft after a crash.

Type unknown. Fatalities unknown. Importance of assuring ELT is ON & Armed.

Unspecified Ultralight made a forced landing, but couldn’t be located until the following day as there was no ELT, Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary.

The importance of contacting Search & Rescue A.S.A.P., rather than waiting until after a “private search.”

C-130 Hercules. Aircraft ingested birds into 2 engines. Pilot shut down 3. Aircraft crashed. Poor Ground communication pre & post crash resulted in 34 Fatalities & 7 Serious Injuries.

Valid suggestion to include contact info (Phone/cell#) at destination in Flight Plans to speed up S&R.

Discussion on the importance of declaring distress (Mayday) or urgency (Pan) situations.

The importance of staying at or near the crash site if possible to help increase the chances of a SAR rescue.