The Role of Experience
Fatal crashes were far more likely for HEMS pilots with only a few years on…
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Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
Unaware
New Zealand investigators tie an AS350 crash to poor understanding of the risks of underslung…
Unexpected
Separation of Super Puma’s rotor traced to main rotor gearbox fatigue cracking.
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…
Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
‘Self-Induced Pressure’
The AS350 pilot was determined to complete the EMS mission despite ‘pretty thick’ fog.
30-Year Decline Posted in U.S. Helicopter Accidents
U.S. helicopter accidents have declined steadily for more than 30 years, largely because of technological…
Runway Safety (approach and landing), Cover Story, Helicopter Safety
‘It Shouldn’t Do That’
Bearing failure causes loss of directional control during S-92’s North Sea operations.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on NYC AS350 Accident
Five passengers were killed in the March 11 accident on the East River.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
FAA Halts Certain Helicopter ‘Doors-Off’ Flights
Move follows fatal helicopter crash into New York’s East River.
‘Inadequate’
Improper maintenance is blamed for the fatal crash of a Bell 206B on a Hawaiian…