
The helicopter on the day of the crash, with its new water tank and snorkel.
The NTSB faulted the FAA’s review of modifications to a firefighting helicopter before the fatal 2021 crash of a UH-60.
by Linda Werfelman | May 8, 2023
The helicopter on the day of the crash, with its new water tank and snorkel.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature
The in-flight failure of a servo flap led to the fatal crash of a K-1200 into an Oregon river, the NTSB says.
by Linda Werfelman
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The BK117 struck the surface of the Southern Ocean during a nighttime flight after its pilot mistook fog for higher clouds, the New Zealand TAIC says.
by Linda Werfelman
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A 300-hour inspection could have detected problems with the engine compressor in a Bell 206 before a fatal crash the NTSB says.
by Linda Werfelman