Outside the Envelope
The AS350 exceeded hydraulic system limits, banked hard and struck a mountain ridge.
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Posts Categorized: Helicopter Safety
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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…
The Role of Experience
Fatal crashes were far more likely for HEMS pilots with only a few years on…
Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
Unaware
New Zealand investigators tie an AS350 crash to poor understanding of the risks of underslung…