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‘Removal Without Replacement’
NTSB cites inappropriate maintenance procedures in fatal crash of Bell 407.
by Linda Werfelman
USHST Recommends Action to Curb Fatal Helicopter Crashes
A study on the root causes of fatal rotary wing accidents is expected later this…
by FSF Editorial Staff
‘Pull Up’
Spatial disorientation followed an EMS helicopter’s unexpected encounter with night IMC.
by Linda Werfelman
News, Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
Norway, U.K. to Lift Super Puma Restrictions
The Norwegian investigation into an April 2016 crash that killed 13 is continuing.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Caught in a Trap
The NTSB says the lack of a cockpit alert light led to the crash of…
by Linda Werfelman
Look Around
Passengers who formulate an escape plan after boarding a helicopter improve their chances of surviving…
by Linda Werfelman
Measuring Up
Survey finds widest compliance with IHST recommendations among offshore and HEMS operators.
by Linda Werfelman
U.S. Helicopter Accident Rates Decline
The rate of helicopter accidents and fatal helicopter accidents both declined last year.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Robinson Helicopter Mast Bumping Added to NZ Safety Watchlist
New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has added mast bumping accidents involving Robinson helicopters…
by Frank Jackman