The helicopter, being flown by an experienced pilot, was approaching MV Asterix’s landing pad in daylight and relatively calm conditions. As it hovered over the deck the helicopter appeared to suddenly drop about two metres, hitting the deck, military sources noted. No serious injuries were reported. Tail rotor damage
- Date
- February 18, 2019
- Make
- Sikorsky
- Model
- S92
- Location
- Pacific Ocean "West of Kauai, Hawaii" but not specified any more accurately. Ship now sailing to Guam, suggests it was nearer Guam than Hawaii
- Country
- US-Hawaii
- CivilMilitary
- Military
- Operator
- Royal-Canadian-Air-Force
- Link 1
- https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/supply-ship-carrying-damaged-rcaf-cyclone-helicopter-headed-to-guam
- Link 2
- https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cyclone-helicopter-experiences-hard-landing-on-asterix-supply-ship
- Link 3
- https://twitter.com/CFOperations/status/1097988281168420865
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