Passenger Struck by Tail Rotor While Unloading at a Hunting Camp
A change in ground handling process inadvertently eliminated a key defence, passenger pre-briefing.
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S-76D Loss of Control on Approach to an Indian Drilling Rig
A low time on type crew lost control while distracted. Everyone escaped but 4 died in the water due to poor briefings and inadequate rescue capability.
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Two Rescuers Fell When Hoist Cable Damaged After a Loss of Hover Reference
Loss of hover reference during a medevac from a ship leads to hoist cable contact, catastrophic damage and two serious injuries.
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Windward’s Wayward Rain Pants Down an H500: Loose Article Hazards
A skilful landing after a loss of tail rotor drive triggered by the loss overboard of a loose article. The occupants were lucky…we look at a series of case studies – some were fatal.
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Korean SAR S-76B Mountain Rescue Accident 2020
During a mountain rescue, hoisting a casualty aboard resulted in a catastrophic aircraft loss and two fatalities.
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Startled Shutdown: Fatal USAF E-11A Global Express PSM+ICR Accident
A fan blade off event leads to an engine automatic shutdown. The crew shut down the serviceable engine and choose to divert 200 NM further than necessary leading to a forced landing.
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