Partners and Programs:
  • BARS
  • GSIP
  • SKYbrary
  • ASN
  • Contact Us
  • Members' Center
  • Login
  • Support Aviation Safety

  • Industry Updates
  • The Foundation
    • About the Foundation
    • Mission
    • History
    • Work with Us
    • Leadership
    • Officers, Staff and Volunteers
    • Media/Communications
    • Aviation Awards
    • Join Us
  • Events
  • AeroSafety World
  • Toolkits & Resources
    • COVID-19 Crisis Resources
    • Fatigue Management
    • Flight Path Monitoring
    • Go-Around Project
    • GSIP Toolkits
    • Past Safety Initiatives
    • Pilot Training and Competency
    • Podcasts
    • Special Reports
    • Unreliable Airspeed
  • Industry Updates
  • The Foundation
    • About the Foundation
    • Mission
    • History
    • Work with Us
    • Leadership
    • Officers, Staff and Volunteers
    • Media/Communications
    • Aviation Awards
    • Join Us
  • Events
  • AeroSafety World
  • Toolkits & Resources
    • COVID-19 Crisis Resources
    • Fatigue Management
    • Flight Path Monitoring
    • Go-Around Project
    • GSIP Toolkits
    • Past Safety Initiatives
    • Pilot Training and Competency
    • Podcasts
    • Special Reports
    • Unreliable Airspeed
  • Contact Us
  • Members' Center
  • Login
  • Support Aviation Safety
Partners and Programs:
  • BARS
  • GSIP
  • SKYbrary
  • ASN

FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS

701 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 250,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: +1 703 739 6700 Fax: +1 703 739 6708

Industry Updates

Posts Categorized: Helicopter Safety

Viewing 21 - 30 of 88 results

Helicopter Safety

Disconnected

Mishandled autorotation, mis-rigged throttle control tie rod assembly cited in Schweizer 269 crash.

by Linda Werfelman

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.

by Linda Werfelman

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…

by FSF Editorial Staff

Helicopter Safety

Changing for the Better

New programs aim to improve safety in offshore helicopter operations.

by Mario Pierobon

News, Helicopter Safety

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…

by FSF Editorial Staff

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.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety

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.

by Linda Werfelman

Cover Story, Helicopter Safety

Unaware

New Zealand investigators tie an AS350 crash to poor understanding of the risks of underslung load operations.

by Linda Werfelman

Helicopter Safety

Unexpected

Separation of Super Puma’s rotor traced to main rotor gearbox fatigue cracking.

by Linda Werfelman

News, Helicopter Safety

Helicopter Safety Team Urges Caution After Spate of Fatal Crashes

Citing a “short-term surge” in fatal accidents, the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is calling on pilots and operators to step up their safety efforts to ensure that the surge…

by FSF Editorial Staff

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 9 Next

Key Safety Issues

  • Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)
  • Loss of Control–In Flight (LOC-I)
  • Mechanical Issues
  • Runway Safety (approach and landing)
  • Sabotage/Intentional Acts
  • Midair Collisions (MAC)
  • Runway Safety (Conflicts)
  • Wildlife Issues
  • Fatigue
  • Cabin Safety
  • Emerging Safety Issues
    • Lithium Batteries
    • Safety Information Sharing and Protection
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

701 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 250, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: +1 703 739 6700 Fax: +1 703 739 6708

Flight Safety Foundation on Twitter

Aviation industry leaders see large-scale #COVID-19 vaccination programs as key to returning to pre-pandemic levels… https://t.co/7x7OZnunEL

April 22, 2021

Follow @flightsafety

Projects & Partners

  • Basic Aviation Risk Standard
  • Global Safety Information Project
  • SKYbrary
  • Aviation Safety Network
  • Donate
  • Advertise on our website
  • Sponsor & Exhibit at our Events
  • Work with Us
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map
  • Privacy

© 2021 Flight Safety Foundation

Join our group on LinkedIn