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Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News

Information Search

The ATSB wants to hear about certain unreported ground handling problems involving Robinson helicopters.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News

‘A Whole Different Ballgame’

The PIC of a fatal AW139 night flight from the Bahamas had said he did not like flying after dark.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News

Training Gap

Investigators of the 2018 fatal accident in New Zealand say the pilot’s training did not include correct use of the auto/manual switch on the MD 600N’s FADEC system.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety, News

‘Improper Diagnosis’

The pilot of the EMS helicopter shut down the wrong engine on the BK117 shortly before the fatal crash.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety, News

Pressure From Within

The S-76 pilot likely did not want to disappoint the client, who had specifically requested his services, the NTSB says.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety, News

Helicopter Group Offers Plan to Fight Spatial Disorientation

U.S. government-industry coalition says new efforts are needed to prevent crashes that follow inadvertent entry into IMC.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature

Fatigue Cited in Fatal 2018 EMS Crash

U.S. NTSB report says the AS350 accident occurred on the first night after the Wisconsin pilot’s week-long vacation.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature

Loss of Control Cited in Crash of Police Helicopter in Virginia

The U.S. NTSB says the Virginia State Police pilot could not get his Bell 407 out of vortex ring state.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature, News

NTSB: ‘Inadequate’ Safety Management Probable Cause of 2019 Bell 407 Helicopter Crash

‘This accident was all but invited by the actions and [safety] culture of Survival Flight,’ NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt said.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety, News

ATSB Warns of Unusual Vibration in R44 Helicopter

The warning follows the July 4 crash of an R44 in Broome, Western Australia.

by Linda Werfelman

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