29-Aug-12 N314RG Sikorsky S92 Islip, US-New York
29-Aug-12
Bird strike reported to FAA. Landed without any further incident
Introducing the new Night Vision Advisory Council
Source: NVAC, 28-Aug-12
On Wednesday August 8th, 2012, in response to an open invitation to industry, a group of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) industry professionals convened in Dallas, Texas. Hosted by FlightSafety International, the purpose of the meeting was to develop a council of NVG subject matter experts to provide recommendations on safety, education, standardization, and other issues [...]
FAA plans working group to study portable electronics usage
Source: FAA, 28-Aug-12
Given the widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a government-industry group to study the current PED policies and procedures aircraft operators use to determine when these devices can be used safely during flight. Current FAA regulations require an aircraft operator to determine that radio frequency interference [...]
28-Aug-12 Boeing CH-47 Afghanistan
28-Aug-12
Attempting to land in the regional command-east section of Afghanistan when the “non-hostile incident” occurred.
28-Aug-12 Boeing AH-64D Netanya, Israel
28-Aug-12
Emergency landing after pilot had indication of system malfunction
27-Aug-12 Mil Mi-8 Mirny, Russia
27-Aug-12
Safe landing with 16 POB plus crew after smoke was noticed in the cockpit – later discovered as the aircon unit burning out.
27-Aug-12 N503DR Bell OH-58C Escalon, US-California
27-Aug-12
Pilot Bill Cavanaugh, was taken to San Joaquin General Hospital following crash on agricultural operations. His son told a TV station that his father had over 20,000 hours of flying experience
27-Aug-12 N925TV Eurocopter AS350B2 Hollywood, US-California
27-Aug-12
Emergency landing of media helicopter due to oil leak and heavy smoke flume in the air. Helicopter was operating for KTLA Channel 5. Pilot was Tim Lynn
26-Aug-12 N282AE Bell 206L3 Dickson, US-Tennessee
26-Aug-12
Safe night emergency landing made in sports field after bird strike caused 24 inch diameter hole in windshield
25-Aug-12 Bell 214 Sardasht, Iran (4F)
25-Aug-12
Helicopter crashed about 6 miles from the Iraqi border in northwestern Iran. Four killed – one Revolutionary Guard member and three crew members. Bell 214 as a type is not fully confirmed
25-Aug-12 OY-HUB Eurocopter AS350B3 Mestersvig, Greenland
25-Aug-12
Starboard cargo door opened and object fell out and struck tail rotor. Emergency landing made without further incident. Helicopter fitted with SpacePod cargo doors.
25-Aug-12 F-GTEJ Robinson R44 Brison-Saint-Innocent, France
25-Aug-12
Struck low-level power cables on final approach due to the pilot having the sun in his eyes. Helicopter ended on starboard side. 60- year old pilot suffered concussion, head injury and scratches
24-Aug-12 N407N Bell 407 Abingdon, US-Virginia (1F)
24-Aug-12
Crashed into lake shortly after take-off around 10.20pm – after dropping off six passengers at helicopter owner’s home. Sole occupant pilot was named in local press as Bill R. Starnes, 64 (see obituary)
24-Aug-12 N862NC Eurocopter EC135T2+ Roanoke Rapids, US-North Carolina
24-Aug-12
Intoxicated person approached helicopter outside pilot’s peripheral vision while at flight idle and with the patient on board being stabilised. New helipad lacked chain or fence to stop anyone approaching pad, which is adjacent to public-access area
24-Aug-12 N136KY Eurocopter EC135P2 Pope Army Airfield, US-North Carolina
24-Aug-12
Transmission chip light came on. Power reduce and an emergency landing was made at Pope Army Airfield which was about 3-4 miles away without further incident
22-Aug-12 Mil Mi-17 Astana, Kazakhstan (4F)
22-Aug-12
Crashed during a training exercise at an airfield near the capital Astana and caught fire.
22-Aug-12 F-GHLF MD Helicopters 500E Lancon-de-Provence, France
22-Aug-12
High level of vibrations during landing phase. Helicopter landed hard and rolled over.
21-Aug-12 N911CH Eurocopter BK117B1 Bedford, US-Massachusetts
21-Aug-12
#2 engine low oil pressure illuminated and engine lost power in landing phase. Otherwise uneventful landing
