Crises / Emergency Response / SAR

When a Crew Intentionally Left Their Aircraft Running Knowing it Would Damage Itself…

Posted by on Feb 1, 2026 in Accidents & Incidents, Crises / Emergency Response / SAR, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Military / Defence, Safety Culture, Safety Management

When a Crew Intentionally Left Their Aircraft Running Knowing it Would Damage Itself… (RCAF Boeing CH147D Chinook CH147204) On 18 January 2009 the entire Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew...

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Engine & Emergency Flotation Failures – Greenland B206L4 Ditching

Posted by on Apr 21, 2025 in Accidents & Incidents, Crises / Emergency Response / SAR, Design & Certification, Helicopters, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Offshore, Safety Management, Survivability / Ditching

Engine & Emergency Flotation Failures – Greenland B206L4 Ditching (Sermeq Helicopters OY-HIO) On 28 February 2024 Bell 206L4 OY-HIO Sermeq Helicopters ditched in Tunulliarfik Fjord (the inner...

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