Cherokee Nation Industries earns $5.1M S300C contract from Sikorsky
Source: Cherokee Nation, 09-May-13
Cherokee Nation Industries is furthering its relationship with industry leader Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. The tribal enterprise was recently honored as a 2013 Sikorsky Gold Supplier and awarded a $5.1 million contract to provide frame and instrument panel assembly for the S-300C helicopter. “Aerospace and defense manufacturing is a core industry in Oklahoma and our business [...]
01-Apr-13 N584PM Schweizer 333SP San Antonio, US-Texas
01-Apr-13
Precautionary landing in parking lot on night mission after warning light illuminated
19-Feb-13 N2099S Schweizer 300CBi Titusville, US-Florida
19-Mar-13
Heavy landing, deforming the skids, on the side of Highway US-1 after engine malfunction
MQ-8B exceeds 8,000 hour milestone aboard USS Bradley
Source: U.S. Navy, 13-Mar-13
After exceeding the 8,000-flight-hour mark Friday, an MQ-8B Fire Scout assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 Detachment 5 prepares to land aboard USS Robert G. Bradley for a “hot pump” and re-launch while conducting maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the Mediterranean Sea March 11. Fire Scouts aboard Bradley are routinely flying 17-hour days [...]
Bristow Academy Announces Agreement with Aero Dynamix
Source: Bristow Academy, 05-Mar-13
Bristow Academy announced today an agreement with Aero Dynamix to use Aero Dynamix night vision systems to enhance its night vision training program, as well as offer the installation of Aero Dynamix night vision systems to its customers worldwide. Both companies are industry leaders in night vision applications – Bristow Academy in rotary pilot training [...]
25-Feb-13 FAP-667 Schweizer 300C Centro Poblado Camacho, Peru
25-Feb-13
Training accident, helicopter ended up on its side in grassy field. The two occupants of the aircraft were identified as pilot Captain Manuel Poblete FAP Pardo Aguilar (30) and passenger Major FAP Candle Italo Fernandez (36)
British S300 crash lawsuit plays out in the US
15-Jan-13
Negligence claims over a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Britons should remain in the US, a judge has ruled. (see full story) We also found this document online relating to this case File photo
Large helicopter fleet deployed for Haj security
08-Oct-12
A total of 19 helicopters – including Sikorsky S92, S70i and Schweizer 434s – have been deployed in Haj security operations this year and the operations have begun relatively early. (see full story)
Northrop Grumman awarded $28M MQ-8B Fire Scout support contract
Source: US DoD, 28-Sep-12
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $28,126,043 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for software sustainment, non-recurring engineering support and obsolescence efforts including future growth software development for the vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle Fire Scout MQ-8B. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (90 percent), and Patuxent River Naval Air [...]
19-Sep-12 N37754 Hughes 269A McCool Junction, US-Nebraska
19-Sep-12
Ground impact during training flight
05-Aug-12 C-FLBI Schweizer 300CBi Widgeon Lake, Canada
Source: 0264, 05-Aug-12
Reg C-FLBI is not confirmed but is the only one in this operators fleet to match the details given so far in the CADAORS report, ref 2012P1240
24-Jul-12 N9679F Hughes 300C St Petersburg, US-Florida
24-Jul-12
General media reported it as a tail rotor issue while hovering. Helicopter came to rest close to a fence
18-Jun-12 VH-LTO Schweizer 300CBi Redcliffe, Australia
18-Jun-12
During a simulated forced landing, the helicopter landed heavily and rolled onto its side. The helicopter was substantially damaged and one crew received minor injuries.
04-Jun-12 Schweizer S333 San Antonio, US-Texas
04-Jun-12
San Antonio Police aircraft declared emergency landing during night patrol.
26-May-12 N345MH Schweizer 300CBi Chesterfield, US-Missouri
26-May-12
FAA says “crashed under unknown circumstances”
24-May-12 N7505Y Schweizer 300C Asheville, US-North Carolina
24-May-12
Hard landing on the runway, which meant that the runway was closed for 80 minutes. 2 POB not injured.
23-May-12 Schweizer S300 Wazirabad, Pakistan (2F)
23-May-12
Helicopter crashed into a river on a training flight. Student pilot Captain Shmer and instructor Major Zahid Bari missing, presumed dead due to the fast flow rate of the river. Update – student’s body recovered some days later. Helicopter type confirmed from 26s in to this video
UK – Virage Helicopter Academy set up by ex-Sterling instructor
Source: EADT 24, 17-May-12
Virage Helicopter Academy was set up by David Pierssene and Tim Kingsley with the backing of businessman Tim Gallup, who agreed to fund and become the owner of the venture. (see full story)
02-May-12 N380TL Hughes 300C Phoenix, US-Arizona
02-May-12
Crashed in a residential neighbourhood, both occupants hospitalised -Alan Cottrell and Ron Ponce
21-Apr-12 N34LB Schweizer 300C Schaumburg, US-Illinois
21-Apr-12
Tail rotor struck ground handling platform during landing
Indonesian Aerospace buys two S300Cs, plus options for four
Source: Sikorsky, 16-Apr-12
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the sale of two S-300C™ helicopters with an option for four more, to IPTN North America, a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe). These S-300C helicopters will support the Indonesian Army’s requirements to train more than 100 new pilots in the next few years. In March 2012, the Indonesian Minister of [...]
12-Apr-12 N69HJ Hughes 269A Grinnell, US-Iowa
12-Apr-12
Substantially damaged due to ground resonance
12-Apr-12 VT-HAV Schweizer 300C Bangalore, India
12-Apr-12
Helicopter on training flight made emergency landing on roof of apartment block, ending up on its side. The two occupants of the helicopter were unhurt. A HAL press release named them as Air Commodore (Retd) Roj Assey alongwith trainee Capt Digvijay Singh
25-Mar-12 G-EMOL Schweizer 300CBi Bournemouth, UK
25-Mar-12
Date is estimate – helicopter was seen being loaded onto a road trailer 26-Mar-12 at Bournemouth Airport being taken for repair. Operator name and registration had been covered over with black bin liners. Training accident, further details awaited – but noting that the helicopter does not look badly damaged from a photo we have seen.
05-Mar-12 N1099N Hughes 300C Staples, US-Texas
05-Mar-12
landed in a field with the tail boom chopped in half. Remained upright on skids and two occupants not injured
Summit Aviation signs long term agreement with Sikorsky
Source: Summit Aviation, 11-Feb-12
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have signed a long term agreement with Sikorsky Global Helicopters to manufacture, assemble and test transmissions for new production Schweizer 300 CTM aircraft and aftermarket support. “We have had a long standing relationship with Sikorsky,” said President of Summit Aviation Bob Fitzpatrick. “For the last five [...]
16th birthday first solo on turbine and piston helicopters
Source: Gloucestershire Airport, 27-Jan-12
A Cheltenham Schoolboy celebrated his 16th birthday today, 26 January 2012, with a helicopter flight from Gloucestershire Airport – with a difference! Ollie Chadwick made two unaccompanied ‘solo’ flights, one in a jet turbine helicopter and one in a piston engine helicopter – believed to be a ‘record’. 16 is the youngest permitted age for [...]
25-Jan-12 VH-FUJ Schweizer 300C Long Hill, Australia
25-Jan-12
During the return from crop spraying operations, the engine lost power, resulting in a forced landing. The pilot was not injured, however the helicopter caught fire and was destroyed.
Sikorsky plans S-434 FAA certification early 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Jan-12
Sikorsky is anticipating FAA certification of the S-434 light turbine early this year. The S-434 is an improved version of the S-333 with a four-blade head and 300 more pounds in gross weight, taking the total to 2,850 pounds all up. Additionally it has a new tail rotor with 20% increased thrust, and structurally improved [...]
Sikorsky donates former Schweizer building To Chemung County
Source: WETM, 02-Jan-12
Sikorsky bought the 185-thousand square foot acre land back in 2004. But have since moved their operations to the former Wings of Eagles museum. (full story)
Fuchs Helicopter buys another S333 from UK
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-Dec-11
Yesterday, Schweizer 333 G-TAME departed Shoreham Airport by road after being purchased by Fuchs Helicopter, the Swiss operator. The UK fleet of five Schwiezer 333s has not flown for some time and originally numbered five. In May this year we reported G-TAMB had been bought by Fuchs, and now G-TAME has followed the same route. [...]
05-Dec-11 VH-XTY Schweizer 300CBi Moorabbin, Australia
05-Dec-11
During flying training, the helicopter rolled over and subsequently impacted the ground. The two occupants were uninjured but the helicopter was seriously damaged.
14-Oct-11 N10375 Hughes 269A Fort Worth, US-Texas
14-Oct-11
A spokesperson for the FAA said the helicopter sustained severe damage, but that neither of the two people on board suffered any injuries.
05-Sep-11 N17YS Schweizer 300CBi Orlando, US-Florida
05-Sep-11
Tail rotor strike during autorotation
30-Aug-11 OK-PIH Schweizer 300CBi Olomouc, Czech Republic
30-Aug-11
Crashed in open farm field and overturned
28-Aug-11 N2093U Schweizer 300CBi Titusville, US-Florida
27-Aug-11
Solo student pilot, emergency landing off the off the BeachLine Expressway, sparking a brush fire. Pilot had reportedly landed quickly due to an onboard fire.
20-Aug-11 D-HSEA Schweizer 269C Hamburg, Germany
20-Aug-11
Emergency landing on harbour-side dock. Pilot listed as Frank Proebster, aged 41
05-Aug-11 N2082B Schweizer 300CBi Springbank Airport, Canada
05-Aug-11
Training flight. Helicopter ended up on its side. Dynamic rollover?
29-Jul-11 N39SH Schweizer 300C Darlington, US-Maryland
29-Jul-11
Heavy landing which damaged the helicopter after pilot Steven Rindone experienced severe in-flight vibration and put the helicopter down as soon as he could.
12-Jul-11 N3623Z Schweizer 300C Malaga, US-Washington
12-Jul-11
The pilot reported that while flying low over a cherry orchard to dry the cherries, the engine experienced a loss of power. The helicopter subsequently settled into the trees.
21-Jun-11 Lockheed MQ-8 Libya
21-Jun-11
The UAV was delivering intelligence data from about 5,000-7,000 ft. as expected, and there was no immediate sign of a command and control problem or mechanical malfunction, a program source says. This may mean it was shot down.
15-Jun-11 N2077E Schweizer 300C Grand Forks, US-North Dakota
15-Jun-11
Simulated forced landing, main blades struck tail boom
Air Orlando Aviation to continue flying with restructure and new owner
Source: Air Orlando Aviation, 30-May-11
A new majority owner and financial restructuring will keep Air Orlando Aviation in business and positioned to grow. “This company is part of Orlando’s aviation history” said John Painter, the previous majority owner and company founder. “We have a great team and now we can focus on the future.” The company’s majority interests were purchased [...]
25-May-11 I-PAZZ Schweizer 300C Farra di Soligo, Italy
25-May-11
Crashed from an altitude of 20m while spraying vineyards. The only one person on board, pilot Michele Astrella, 62, from Basilicata, was seriously injured
11-May-11 PH-HHF Schweizer 333 Veghel, Netherlands
11-May-11
Crashed in a meadow, caught fire and burnt out. Sole occupant pilot, Dirk Wiersma (aged 65) was unharmed
UK: Total Air Management Services S333 sold to Switzerland
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-May-11
The UK fleet of five Schwiezer 333s has not flown for some time – three have airworthiness expiry dates in 2009, one in 2010 and the last has been de-registered after a post-maintenance accident after the main rotor gearbox had been replaced. The first four, registered G-TAMA, B, C and D were bought by Total [...]
24-Mar-11 OE-XCG Schweizer 269C Pogusch, Austria
24-Mar-11
All three occupants injured after accident when landing on a steeply sloping site
20-Mar-11 N153HT Schweizer 269CBi Mount Pocono, US-Pennsylvania
20-Mar-11
Caught skid during hover practice. tipped over onto its side
Schweizer family’s lawsuit against Sikorsky moves ahead
Source: Star Gazette, 06-Mar-11
Judge rules that two claims in the Schweizer $12M lawsuit against Sikorsky will stand. One claim states that Connecticut-based aircraft maker Sikorsky failed to work with the Schweizer family to settle two product liability suits, a condition included in the purchase agreement.
MQ-8B Fire Scout completes first unmanned test flights on Littoral Combat Ship
Source: Northrop Grumman, 24-Feb-11
The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) -built MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical takeoff and landing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (VTUAV) achieved a significant development milestone in November when it flew its first test flights from the U.S. Navy’s littoral combat ship, USS Freedom (LCS-1). The Navy conducted the activity, known as dynamic interface (DI) testing, off the coast [...]
15-Jan-11 Schweizer 300CBi Stuart, US-Florida
15-Jan-11
Instructor vacated aircraft for student Adeniyi Akinuli to complete shut-down. Helicopter took off unexpectedly and landed onto its side
11-Jan-11 PT-HGP Hughes 269A-1 Marica, Brazil
11-Jan-11
Severe ground resonance resulted in separation of rotor dynamics from the helicopter. Pilots Daniel Alencar Tavares, 33, and Geovani Kopti were both seriously injured
30-Dec-10 N584PM Schweizer 333 San Antonio, US-Texas
30-Dec-10
Helicopter was responding to a call on the North Side when it suddenly lost power, landed and came skidding to a halt just south of the Bitters Road exit ramp on Highway 281
Schweizer family sue Sikorsky over 2004 deal
Source: Star Gazette, 17-Nov-10
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Stuart, Leslie and Paul H. Schweizer, who all served as president of the company on a rotating basis. Japanese company Kawada Industries that acquired a 25% stake in Schweizer in 1992, is also listed as a plaintiff. They are seeking at least $2.8 million
15-Nov-10 D-HROM Schweizer 300 Bayreuth, Germany
15-Nov-10
crashed on approach to Bayreuth/Bindlacher Berg Airport
14-Nov-10 N299RJ Schweizer 269C Lafayette, US-Colorado
14-Nov-10
Engine not running evenly, pilot put down very heavily, skids collapsed.
11-Nov-10 HB-XYI Schweizer 300 Lanzenhäusern, Switzerland
11-Nov-10
Helicopter suffered a heavy landing in a field, skids compacted and tail hit the ground. Cabin was untouched.
10-Nov-10 D-HLUC Hughes 300C Trebujena, Spain
10-Nov-10
After approaching runway 26 at Trebujena Airfield, Spain, the helicopter crashed after the student pilot lost control while making a 180-degree turn. 1 on board o.k.
Unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout passes 1,000 flight hours milestone
Source: Northrop Grumman, 28-Oct-10
The Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) has passed the 1,000 flight test hours milestone, attesting to its steady maturation as a key intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset for military forces. Northrop Grumman is the Navy’s Fire Scout prime contractor. To reach this milestone, the VUAS completed a number [...]
16-Oct-10 N20130 Schweizer 269C Englewood, US-Colorado
Source: http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.com/2010/10/16-oct-10-n20130-schweizer-269c.html, 16-Oct-10
Port skid collapsed on landing
Schweizer cleans up‎
Source: WETM, 06-Oct-10
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a Certificate of Completion to the helicopter manufacturer for their cleanup of potential contamination sites on their property.
