2-May-2015
Damaged after hitting container (some reports say “hit barrier”) during landing phase. 2 POB injured, not seriously... Read more
4-May-2015
On shutting down after practice autorotations, a wrinkle was discovered in the tail boom... Read more
4-May-2015
While in the hover and conducting preflight checks, Cougar flight CGR181 experienced a #2 engine power loss. The aircraft was in a 10 foot hover when the incident occurred. With the remaining engine the aircraft landed safely without further incident. All 8 passengers were briefed by the two crew members onboard the helicopter as well... Read more
4-May-2015
R22 piloted by a student on a solo flight from Kelowna (CYLW) to Salmon Arm (CZAM) crashed beside the runway at CZAM. The pilot first approached the airport and crossed mid-field to assess the wind direction; however, it was determined that the aircraft was not into wind. On the second approach from the opposite direction,... Read more
11-May-2015
Emergency landing Monday in the bed of the Los Angeles River near South Gate due to electrical problem. No injuries to 2 POB or damage to the helicopter. Military registration not known, but carries squadron code 423 by the nose... Read more
12-May-2015
The aircraft was on a training flight and the pilots were simulating engine failure after the “Landing Decision Point (LDP)”. After the firm touchdown the helicopter bounced and when it touched down again it veered off and tipped over on its right side and caused substantial damage to the Helicopter.... Read more
13-May-2015
Near miss between two (Eurofighter) Typhoon jets and an EC155... Read more
18-May-2015
During a low level flight prior to attending to vegetation near powerlines, pilot noticed a decrease in engine power. The subsequent autorotation avoiding powerlines and buildings led to a hard landing and completely burnt out in post crash fire in the garden of a house. 2 POB seriously injured... Read more
19-May-2015
Emergency landing due to poor weather ended up in minor damage for the helicopter after pilot Sebastián Gadea Castro put the helicopter down into vegetation during an anti-drug flight. Photos show all five blades intact, but cabin and tail in direct contact with vegetation and boom slightly bent near gearbox. 5 POB safely exited the... Read more
20-May-2015
During a go-around manoeuvre, the helicopter cut a low voltage power cable and landed a few metres ahead of the intended spot. After removing a piece of cable from the rotorhead, and inspecting the aircraft, it was flown 70km back to base .... Read more
22-May-2015
Crashed into a shallow river, possibly after hitting wires. 4 POB rescued OK. Even if the helicopter survived in a rebuildable state, the locals manage to pull it apart sufficiently in this video that it is most unlikely to be rebuilt. This tweet claims it was unregistered. The occupants were all from Frabelle Fishing, a... Read more
27-May-2015
Crashed from low level into an onion field during agricultural operations. Pilot seriously injured, including both legs broken and 80% burns in the post-crash fire... Read more
28-May-2015
The Expedition Helicopters Bell 206B (C-GJID) was flying with a pilot and three passengers. The passengers were checking land claims and were dropped off before the helicopter proceeded to an area where it landed and waited for the passengers. The ground was soft and the pilot landed with caution to ensure the skid gear would... Read more
28-May-2015
Solo student pilot lost control on landing and helicopter ended up on its starboard side. Pilot named here as Fatin Nadeera Mohamad Jeffrey. Post crash fire extinquished by airport fire crew... Read more
28-May-2015
Emergency landing at Aberdeen with 19 POB plus 2 crew after alarm sounded – later reported as false... Read more
28-May-2015
It has been reported that the helicopter’s tail rotor clipped a tree resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured – and named here as Jeff Dean... Read more
29-May-2015
Emergency situation led pilot Ken Wilson to put the helicopter down into trees – and it came to rest in the branches 40 feet from the ground. Wilson and passenger Raymond Osan III – working on low level powerlines – were able to get out of the helicopter into the trees, from which they were... Read more
29-May-2015
Date assumed from Facebook posting. Stone strike shattered co-pilot wind shield. Inside layer of the laminated glass prevented it falling through into the cockpit.... Read more
29-May-2015
The helicopter took off to perform a patient removal flight to Tabatinga. At approximately 19 NM from Tabatinga, the aircraft collided with treetops and, as a result of this shock came to impact against the ground and caught fire.... Read more
30-May-2015
Emergency landing in potato field due to weather. Passengers included Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi and Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa. Pilot named as Evans Sigilai... Read more
30-May-2015
Pilot Apie Reyneke died in a helicopter crash in unknown circumstances, while his passengers – wife Yolande and son Abraham were taken to hospital with serious injuries.... Read more
31-May-2015
Substantially damaged after hitting roof of a house and crashing in the front garden. House unoccupied at the time. Both occupants seriously injure.... Read more
31-May-2015
Substantially damaged in heavy landing... Read more
