The fourth accident to this H369D proved fatal. NTSB identify that undetected prior engine mount damage was the cause of a clutch failure while using an aerial saw at low level.
Prior Engine Mount Damage Lead to Fatal Aerial Saw Crash Read Post »
A LOC-I during a tight, decelerating turn downwind while a low time pilot was doing a recce of a possible golf course landing site.
Unanticipated Yaw: Loss of Control During Landing Site Survey Read Post »
A series of systemic maintenance human factors issues emerge from a detailed AAIB investigation into cockpit/cabin fume event.
Flybe Fume Event (Part 1): Compressor Wash Maintenance Human Factors Case Study Read Post »
BEA-E deconstruct a helicopter Mid Air Collision (MAC) during combat operations in Mali and look at human factors that affected situational awareness as the Air Mission Commander wrestled with resolving a Rules of Engagement (ROE) dilemma.
Human Factors of a Mali Mid Air Collision Read Post »
Terminal wire lugs T1, T2 & T3 were found unsecured. T1 was missing its securing nut, washer and lockwasher but was still contacting its terminal stud. T2 & T3 were found hand tight.
RCAF Investigate Defect on Newly Delivered CH-148 Cyclone (S-92) Read Post »
A low time pilot sets out to photograph a fishing boat in IMC that they are not qualified to fly in & the helicopter is not certified for.
The inevitable happens…
Inexperienced IIMC over Chesapeake Bay: Reduced Visual References Require Vigilance Read Post »
A rare engine failure mode related to miss-rigging a Shut Off Valve. The investigation triggered enhancing maintenance instructions.
Engine Shutdown Results in Revised SOV Rigging Instructions Read Post »
