August 2024

Fatal Offshore S-76C++ LOC-I & Water Impact Brazil 2022: CENIPA Investigation

Accidents & Incidents, Crises / Emergency Response / SAR, Helicopters, Offshore, Oil & Gas / IOGP / Energy, Regulation, Safety Culture, Safety Management, Survivability / Ditching

The Aircraft Commander / Instructor died after a water impact during the first flight of a command course following a loss of control on approach to a NUI.

Fatal Offshore S-76C++ LOC-I & Water Impact Brazil 2022: CENIPA Investigation Read Post »

Deadly Delay: Catastrophic USAF CV-22B Osprey Gear Box Failure

Accidents & Incidents, Design & Certification, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, HUMS / VHM / UMS / IVHM, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Military / Defence, Safety Culture, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

We review the USAF AIB report, looking at the catastrophic gear box failure and decision making seemingly influence by low risk awareness and commitment to completing the flight.

Deadly Delay: Catastrophic USAF CV-22B Osprey Gear Box Failure Read Post »

Scroll to Top