A loop of cable snagged on the MLG and the cable was severed. The aircraft was later released to fly with MLG damage.
SAR Hoist Cable Snag and Facture, Followed By Release of an Unserviceable Aircraft Read Post »
A millionaire’s pilot presses on in marginal conditions to reposition and avoid parking fees at a downtown heliport.
Erratic Flight in Marginal Visibility over New York Ends in Tragedy Read Post »
Five months earlier a difficult to detect latent defect was introduced.
Why a Collective Control Came Loose in a Pilot’s Hand… Read Post »
There was a lack of coordination between helicopter and drone operations filming an off-road race. See the video running up to a Mid Air Collision.
Helicopter / Drone Mid Air Collision Filming Off-Road Race Read Post »
A passer-by is injured by downwash from an AW139 on final approach to an elevated helipad over a major urban road.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured by Air Ambulance Landing at Melbourne Hospital Read Post »
It is reported that after going IIMC in fog during a night approach using NVIS the pilot attempted to hand fly the go-around without de-coupling the autopilot.
Air Ambulance Helicopter Struck Ground During Go-Around after NVIS Inadvertent IMC Entry Read Post »
A Challenger 300 was cleared to land at night by ATC shortly after a shift change. The previous shift failed to convey that painting was underway on the runway and the vehicle lights were not visible in the tower.
Fatal ATC Handover: A Business Jet Collides with an Airport Vehicle on Landing Read Post »
A misassembly, a missed maintenance inspection, a resulting TRPCS bearing failure and an inappropriate response when yaw control was lost coming into the hover resulted in a non-survivable impact.
Fiery Fatal AW119 Accident in Russia After Loss of Tail Rotor Control Read Post »
A good example of never letting your guard down after higher risk activities have ended and treating even small unexpected events as a threat.
Snagged Sling Line Pulled into Main Rotor During HESLO Shutdown Read Post »
