An operator’s inadequate oversight of its flights, routine exceedance of Flight Manual limitations and an inadequate regulatory structure for aerobatic ‘experiences’ are highlighted by NTSB.
Too Extreme: Fatal Sky Combat Ace EA300 Aerobatic Accident Read Post »
Newly released data in the NTSB public docket suggests that the accident that killed 7, including coal billionaire Chris Cline, was likely due to a Somatogravic Illusion causing spatial disorientation during the night take off.
NTSB Investigation into AW139 Bahamas Night Take Off Accident Read Post »
While on a VFR approach below minima to a mine site there was a loss of visual reference and a Loss of Control – Inflight. The helicopter impacted the water but neither aircraft nor occupants were equipped for sea survival. All 8 POB likely drowned or quickly succumb to hypothermia in 2°C water.
Fatal Mi-8 Loss of Control – Inflight and Water Impact off Svalbard Read Post »
Insufficient fuel, a switch selection error that resulted in both a loss of electrical power and accelerated fuel burn and a distracting breakdown of pilot/medical personnel communication.
Air Ambulance Forced Landing: Fuel and Switch Errors Plus CRM Breakdown Read Post »
This MD500E helicopter crashed moments after entering a hover when the pilot was surprised by geese.
Pilot Goose(d) Surprised and Crashed Read Post »
At night a ground ambulance driver manoeuvred closer not realising the rotor blades were turning. Exactly 6 months earlier a drunk driver had driven into the same helicopter!
Ambulance / Air Ambulance Collision Read Post »
In heavy rain, darkness and with limited visual cues the aircraft briefly drifted just before touch down and a nacelle grazed the runway. ATSB look at why the damage was not detected for several days.
Boeing 737-800 Engine Nacelle Strike and Continued Operation Read Post »
Possible self-induced commercial pressure and task fixation may have been factors in a HESLO accident involving a loss of visual reference at a mountain top site on lift 29 of 30, resulting in spatial disorientation and a partial loss of control say AIB Denmark.
Inadvertent Entry into IMC During Mountaintop HESLO Read Post »
NTSB believe a pilot, distracted during low level single pilot photography, missed the potential for carb icing, resulting in a power loss and stall at low altitude.
Carb Icing Suspected in Fatal Aerial Photography Flight Read Post »
