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Rollover on a Helideck
A Bell 407’s dynamic rollover on a Gulf of Mexico helideck killed the pilot and…
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Situationally Unaware
Study finds loss of situational awareness the most frequent human factor in HAA flights.
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‘Inevitable’
The operator’s ‘inadequate preparation’ and the AS 350 pilot’s limited experience and heavy workload left…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
Inadequacies
The NTSB cited deficient inspections and oversight in the 2022 crash of a former military…
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Loose Overalls and a Loose Door
A loose latch on an MD500’s door and unsecured overalls in the back seat led…
Airport Ops, Helicopter Safety, News
Safety News
A new tool is designed to correct pilots if they line up for landing on…
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Ambiguities
New Zealand investigators say unclear rules about night VFR flight may have factored in the…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Unanticipated Yaw
The pilot of the MD500N police helicopter was unable to stop the fatal spin into…
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, Helicopter Safety, News
‘Like a White-Out’
The pilot of the EC130 was attempting a 180-degree turn to exit a ‘wall of…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Unidentified Risks
The ATSB says the R44 operator had not fully addressed the risks of human sling…