Fatal Helicopter Accidents on the Increase
Six months into 2019, the U.S. helicopter industry has experienced 15 fatal accidents — a…
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Posts Categorized: Helicopter Safety
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Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
‘A Culmination of Deficiencies’
Inadequate training and oversight set the stage for the AS350’s crash onto a New Zealand…
Outside the Envelope
The AS350 exceeded hydraulic system limits, banked hard and struck a mountain ridge.
Uncomfortable at Night
The Bell 407 pilot lacked recent night experience with his helicopter’s advanced avionics.
Disconnected
Mishandled autorotation, mis-rigged throttle control tie rod assembly cited in Schweizer 269 crash.
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Helicopter Safety
‘Don’t Give Up on Me’
Pilot’s self-induced pressure cited in AS350 crash near remote Alaskan dog camp.
News, Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety
CASA Probes Engine Issues in R22s, R44s Used for Mustering
Inspections have revealed premature exhaust valve and valve guide wear in a number of Robinson…
Changing for the Better
New programs aim to improve safety in offshore helicopter operations.
ATSB Warns of NVG Limitations
Helicopter operators must understand “the limitations and risks” of using night vision goggles (NVGs), especially…
Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety
Worn Out
An absence of grease on a fuel pump spline led to the fatal crash of…