: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an airplane
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The helicopter did not make water drops because of the proximity to power lines, but was able to assist ground crews, according to Hadley.—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 Rescuers faced a winter storm dumping more than 2 inches of snow an hour in the area, grounding rescue helicopters and hampering ground crews trying to reach the missing skiers, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 The latest on the Nancy Guthrie criminal investigation Search-and-rescue teams, helicopters, drones and ground crews assisted in the initial response, but the focus has since shifted to a full criminal investigation, authorities said.—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 Authorities have been searching the Catalina Foothills area, using ground crews and dog teams, as well as drones and aircraft.—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground crew