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Restraining Influences

ATSB investigations have found an increased risk of injury for helicopter pilots engaged in operations that make it difficult to use upper torso restraints.

by Linda Werfelman | January 6, 2022

The ATSB says pilot of this UH-1H was not using the upper torso restraint during lifting operations that preceded the 2018 crash. 

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