September 2018

HEMS A109S Night Loss of Control Inflight: Excessive Cyclic Input in Missed Approach

29 September 2018

Accidents & Incidents, FDM / Data Recorders, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

The pilot and both medical personnel on board were seriously injured and the helicopter was destroyed in yet another night HEMS accident in the US.

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Eclipse 500 Landing Gear Production Defect

15 September 2018

Accidents & Incidents, Business Aviation, Fixed Wing, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Safety Management

A fatigue failure emanated from incorrect machining in a high stress area on the MLG trunnion.

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Torched Tennessee Tour Trip (B206L N16760)

8 September 2018

Accidents & Incidents, Helicopters, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Safety Management

A B206 crash resistant fuel system mod has been available since 1994. No one has EVER bought the mod kit…

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