Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
‘A Culmination of Deficiencies’
Inadequate training and oversight set the stage for the AS350’s crash onto a New Zealand glacier, the TAIC says.
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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 R22 and R44 helicopters used primarily in livestock mustering in northern Australia, according to Australia’s…
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 in situations involving reflections or external light sources, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said…
Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety
Worn Out
An absence of grease on a fuel pump spline led to the fatal crash of a Bell 206L, the NTSB says.
The Role of Experience
Fatal crashes were far more likely for HEMS pilots with only a few years on the job, a new study says.