May 2025

CHC Sikorsky S-92A Seat Slide Surprise(s)

25 May 2025

Accidents & Incidents, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Offshore, Oil & Gas / IOGP / Energy, Safety Culture, Safety Management

Failure to learn? In 2010 an Aircraft Commander was left ‘hanging’ after seat components omitted during maintenance. It reoccurred just 3.5 years later.

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AW109SP Helicopter Air Ambulance Mountain Landing Accident Utah

17 May 2025

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

We examine a night HEMS call out in Utah, changes of plan and a heavy landing at >10,000 ft.

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T-Bolt Trouble: Unrecorded Maintenance on US HEMS BK117C2/H145 and Loss of TR Pitch Control

9 May 2025

Accidents & Incidents, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

Components disconnected without paperwork being raised, temporarily refitted finger tight and the absence of lockwire being missed….and not for the first time.

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Three Fatalities When US Air Ambulance Helicopter Struck Goose at Night

3 May 2025

Accidents & Incidents, Helicopters, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

Fatal night encounter with a flock of geese. Bird strike probability predicted as low.

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