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Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature
The operator was aware of problems with the EC 130’s radar altimeter but did not modify plans for the fatal flight, the NTSB says.
by Linda Werfelman | October 27, 2025
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Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
A fatal accident early this year prompted an urgent call to ensure main landing gears…
by FSF Editorial Staff
Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Weather, General Aviation, News
The FAA has ordered permanent changes in helicopter routes around the site of a fatal…
by FSF Editorial Staff
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to…
by Linda Werfelman