Safety

Registration opens for LifeFlight Eagle 2015 Safety Symposium

Registration opens for LifeFlight Eagle 2015 Safety Symposium

11-Jun-2015Source: LifeFlight Eagle

Safety experts, crew members, pilots, mechanics and leaders from air-medical programs throughout North America are invited to converge at the 5th Annual LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium in Kansas City, Mo., September17-18. The symposium, which is provided free of charge, features presentations by world-class safety experts, as well as an opportunity for representatives from air-medical organizations... Read more

11-Jun-15 HB-ZOA Guimbal G2 Cabri Gruyère, Switzerland

11-Jun-15 HB-ZOA Guimbal G2 Cabri Gruyère, Switzerland

11-Jun-2015

During autorotation practice,  the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom after the helicopter bounced off the ground in a heavy landing... Read more

AHIA partners with CASA to streamline regulatory changes

AHIA partners with CASA to streamline regulatory changes

9-Jun-2015Source: AHIA

By a co-operative partnership with CASA, the AHIA and other industry members, CASA is moving forward with legislative changes to streamline regulatory provisions as a result of the post-implementation review of part 61. AHIA President Peter Crook see this as a positive step closer to the industry contributing at a high level to legislative content... Read more

FAA and GA Community Launch Fly Safe Campaign

FAA and GA Community Launch Fly Safe Campaign

9-Jun-2015Source: FAA

The FAA and general aviation (GA) groups are launching the Fly Safe national safety campaign to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents this flying season. FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker officially kicked-off the #FlySafe campaign on Saturday, June 6, at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Fly-In... Read more

09-Jun-15 Schweizer 300 Lac Central, Canada

09-Jun-15 Schweizer 300 Lac Central, Canada

9-Jun-2015

A private Schweitzer 269C helicopter took off from a sandy beach at Lac Central for Lac Kénogami with a pilot and a passenger on board. During the initial climb, the aircraft (Lycoming HIO-360-D1A engine) experienced a loss of lift for an undetermined reason and crashed in the lake. The occupants were not injured in the... Read more

EASA announces date for Ninth Rotorcraft Symposium

EASA announces date for Ninth Rotorcraft Symposium

8-Jun-2015Source: EASA

The Ninth EASA Rotorcraft Symposium will be held on 2-3 December at the Hilton Hotel in Cologne. If you are interested to be part of the European forum for the rotary wing community, please fill the online registration here. You will then receive a confirmation from EASA of your enrolment. Registration closes on 14 November 2015. Don’t... Read more

Helicopter mechanic killed while working on Bell 47

Helicopter mechanic killed while working on Bell 47

8-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com

Helicopter mechanic Jeffrey Lee Graham died on Friday morning while working on a Bell 47G helicopter at Hudson, Iowa.  The press statement from Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office was brief but confirmed “a fatal workplace accident that occurred while maintenance was being done on a stationary helicopter”.  The address of the location matches that of... Read more

08-Jun-15 N501PH Bell 407 Fresh Water City, US-Louisiana

08-Jun-15 N501PH Bell 407 Fresh Water City, US-Louisiana

8-Jun-2015

Emergency landing in marsh area.  Boom damaged... Read more

08-Jun-15 N911NV Bell UH-1H Washoe Valley, US-Nevada

08-Jun-15 N911NV Bell UH-1H Washoe Valley, US-Nevada

8-Jun-2015

Main blades clipped trees.  Landed without further incident... Read more

08-Jun-15 DQ-IHI Airbus AS350B2 Beqa Island, Fiji

08-Jun-15 DQ-IHI Airbus AS350B2 Beqa Island, Fiji

8-Jun-2015

Helicopter crashed into shrubs after reportedly some debris struck the main rotor.  Helicopter was reported hired by Vodafone Fiji and had taken the company’s maintenance staff to a tower there.  3 POB... Read more

08-Jun-15 ZD981 Boeing Chinook HC.2 Manchester, UK

08-Jun-15 ZD981 Boeing Chinook HC.2 Manchester, UK

8-Jun-2015

Emergency landing at Manchester Airport and engineer called.... Read more

06-Jun-15 G-RAMY Bell 206B Baldwin Valley, Isle of Man (1F)

06-Jun-15 G-RAMY Bell 206B Baldwin Valley, Isle of Man (1F)

6-Jun-2015

Crashed in open field close to the Isle of Man TT motorbike race course.  Racing had been suspended for the whole day due to weather – quoted wind gusts of up to 60 mph.  1 fatality confirmed by Isle of Man Police in this statement.  Photos show wreckage confined to a small area, later named... Read more

05-Jun-15 Enstrom F280FX Harrison River, Canada

05-Jun-15 Enstrom F280FX Harrison River, Canada

5-Jun-2015

The privately owned Enstrom 280FX helicopter, was being flown from Bralorne to Langley. The pilot/owner ditched the aircraft in the Harrison River. The pilot was not injured but the aircraft was significantly damaged. CADORS 2015P0926... Read more

Air Methods Sponsors Great American Safety Drive

Air Methods Sponsors Great American Safety Drive

2-Jun-2015Source: Air Methods

Air Methods recently announced it will sponsor the 2nd Annual Great American Safety Drive – MedEvac Foundation International’s major fundraising initiative for 2015 – commencing in June during National Safety Month. “Air Methods is proud to say that we have supported the MedEvac Foundation since its inception,” said Howard Ragsdale, senior vice president at Air Methods. “Safety... Read more

01-Jun-15 C-GRJI Safari 400 Conception Bay South, Canada

01-Jun-15 C-GRJI Safari 400 Conception Bay South, Canada

1-Jun-2015

The Safari 400 homebuilt helicopter was being operated on the owner’s property. The engine was being tested to ensure the governor was correctly installed. The helicopter became airborne by 2-3 feet and the operator lost control. The helicopter went sideways and struck the ground rolling on its side. The helicopter was destroyed but the pilot... Read more

31-May-15 N462CC Bell UH-1B Minam Lodge Cove, US-Oregon

31-May-15 N462CC Bell UH-1B Minam Lodge Cove, US-Oregon

31-May-2015

Substantially damaged in heavy landing... Read more

31-May-15 OE-XJK Robinson R22 Kasten bei Böheimkirchen, Austria

31-May-15 OE-XJK Robinson R22 Kasten bei Böheimkirchen, Austria

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

30-May-15 Delareyville, South Africa (1F)

30-May-15 Delareyville, South Africa (1F)

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

30-May-15 5Y-GYM Airbus EC130 Kinangop, Kenya

30-May-15 5Y-GYM Airbus EC130 Kinangop, Kenya

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

29-May-15 PR-ADA Airbus AS355N Atalaia do Norte, Brazil (5F)

29-May-15 PR-ADA Airbus AS355N Atalaia do Norte, Brazil (5F)

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

29-May-15 MOH-2 Bell 430 Abdali, Kuwait

29-May-15 MOH-2 Bell 430 Abdali, Kuwait

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-15 N206ED Bell 206B Caledonia, US-Michegan

29-May-15 N206ED Bell 206B Caledonia, US-Michegan

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

28-May-15 VH-HRW Robinson R22 Mitchell, Australia (1F)

28-May-15 VH-HRW Robinson R22 Mitchell, Australia (1F)

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

28-May-15 Airbus EC225 North Sea, UK

28-May-15 Airbus EC225 North Sea, UK

28-May-2015

Emergency landing at Aberdeen with 19 POB plus 2 crew after alarm sounded – later reported as false... Read more

28-May-15 9M-LLM Bell 206B Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

28-May-15 9M-LLM Bell 206B Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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-15 C-GJID Bell 206 Cochrane, Canada

28-May-15 C-GJID Bell 206 Cochrane, Canada

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

27-May-15 N138HA Hiller UH-12E Wasco, US-California

27-May-15 N138HA Hiller UH-12E Wasco, US-California

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

22-May-15 Robinson R44 Bumbu River, Papua New Guinea

22-May-15 Robinson R44 Bumbu River, Papua New Guinea

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

20-May-15 PR-POL Airbus AS350B2 Ibateguara, Brazil

20-May-15 PR-POL Airbus AS350B2 Ibateguara, Brazil

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

19-May-15 MSP-012 MD Helicopters MD500E Talamanca, Costa Rica

19-May-15 MSP-012 MD Helicopters MD500E Talamanca, Costa Rica

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

18-May-15 OH-HNR MD Helicopters MD500D Bocognano, Corsica

18-May-15 OH-HNR MD Helicopters MD500D Bocognano, Corsica

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

UK AAIB Bulletin – May 2015

UK AAIB Bulletin – May 2015

14-May-2015Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:-   Robinson R44 (G-CEDG), rolled over during a precautionary landing, near Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, on 25 February 2015 Robinson R44 II (G-HECK), collision with vehicle, Leeds Heliport, 5 December 2014    ... Read more

13-May-15 Airbus H155 Norwich, UK

13-May-15 Airbus H155 Norwich, UK

13-May-2015

Near miss between two (Eurofighter) Typhoon jets and an EC155... Read more

12-May-15 EI-SAI Airbus SA330J Pristina, Kosovo

12-May-15 EI-SAI Airbus SA330J Pristina, Kosovo

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

11-May-15 Bell AH-1W South Gate, US-California

11-May-15 Bell AH-1W South Gate, US-California

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

FAA Administrator Huerta to Unveil New Initiatives at AUVSI

FAA Administrator Huerta to Unveil New Initiatives at AUVSI

5-May-2015Source: FAA

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will announce two new initiatives related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) tomorrow at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Unmanned Systems 2015conference in Atlanta, GA. The FAA is moving ahead with safe integration of UAS into the busiest, most complex airspace in the world. Even as the agency proceeds with rulemaking for small... Read more

Philadelphia Helicopter Safety Conference

Philadelphia Helicopter Safety Conference

5-May-2015Source: HAI

Please join HAI and the FAA for a free helicopter safety conference on Tuesday, June 2, at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pa. The workshop will run from 8:00 a.m. – to 4:30 p.m. and will feature expert industry speakers from the FAA, HAI, AgustaWestland, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Army. Topics to be covered... Read more

04-May-15 C-GOHT Robinson R22 Salmon Arm, Canada

04-May-15 C-GOHT Robinson R22 Salmon Arm, Canada

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

04-May-15 Sikorsky S92 St John’s, Canada

04-May-15 Sikorsky S92 St John’s, Canada

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

04-May-15 N504WD Airbus AS350BA Hamilton, US-Montana

04-May-15 N504WD Airbus AS350BA Hamilton, US-Montana

4-May-2015

On shutting down after practice autorotations, a wrinkle was discovered in the tail boom... Read more

02-May-15 Mil Mi-17 Kohat, Pakistan

02-May-15 Mil Mi-17 Kohat, Pakistan

2-May-2015

Damaged after hitting container (some reports say “hit barrier”) during landing phase.  2 POB injured, not seriously... Read more

UK CAA announces new heli safety proposals for unattended offshore installations

UK CAA announces new heli safety proposals for unattended offshore installations

30-Apr-2015Source: CAA

he UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced at the Offshore Helicopter Safety Action Group (OHSAG) a new set of proposals aimed at improving the safety of helicopter operations to the 116 normally unattended offshore installations in the North Sea. The proposals build upon an independent report compiled by Cranfield University, commissioned by the CAA,... Read more

ARSA warns FAA not to lose primary focus while creating new UAS regs

ARSA warns FAA not to lose primary focus while creating new UAS regs

30-Apr-2015Source: ARSA

On April 23, ARSA submitted comments to the FAA’s proposed rule regarding its control of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The association added its voice to the thousands who provided guidance to the agency in its pursuit of new regulations to oversee the use of the vehicles commonly referred to as “drones.” While its comments recognized the congressional imperative that the FAA... Read more

30-Apr-15 N558CP MD Helicopters MD500E New Albany, US-Ohio

30-Apr-15 N558CP MD Helicopters MD500E New Albany, US-Ohio

30-Apr-2015

Emergency field landing during missing person search due to warning light illumination.  Second of two incidents to same aircraft on same day.  Photo here... Read more

30-Apr-15 N558CP MD Helicopters MD500E Hilliard, US-Ohio

30-Apr-15 N558CP MD Helicopters MD500E Hilliard, US-Ohio

30-Apr-2015

Emergency landing a night in a vacated car park of a retail store, shortly after midnight.  First of two incidents to same aircraft on same day. Photo here... Read more

Aircraft engineers warn of lack of oversight at EASA level

Aircraft engineers warn of lack of oversight at EASA level

29-Apr-2015Source: AEI

AEI (Aircraft Engineers International) have written to the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) to place on record our belief that the air travelling public in Europe is exposed to an increasing risk of injury. “Our concern derives from the inconsistent, and in some European countries, inadequate, application by the individual national aviation authorities of safety... Read more

29-Apr-15 Airbus AS350B Langtang Valley, Nepal (1F)

29-Apr-15 Airbus AS350B Langtang Valley, Nepal (1F)

29-Apr-2015

Accident happened in the rescue operations following a major earthquake which hit Nepal on 25-Apr-15.  Nepalese villagers had demanded to be rescued before the tourists and in the ensuing confusion, a villager was killed by the rotor blades – likely that means “walked into the tail rotor”... Read more

27-Apr-15 Eurocopter EC145 Austin, US-Texas (1F)

27-Apr-15 Eurocopter EC145 Austin, US-Texas (1F)

27-Apr-2015

Flight nurse fell from helicopter to her death during hoist operations.  Named as Kristin McLain... Read more

25-Apr-15 Mil Mi-35 Sriganganagar, India

25-Apr-15 Mil Mi-35 Sriganganagar, India

25-Apr-2015

on Army training exercise.  3 POB evacuated safely... Read more

24-Apr-15 N7371T Robinson R44 Lakeland, US-Florida

24-Apr-15 N7371T Robinson R44 Lakeland, US-Florida

24-Apr-2015

Blade damaged while helicopter being fueled.  The location and date suggest that this was at the Sun’N’Fun event... Read more

New Zealand CAA issue Robinson Helicopter Fleet Consultation Document

New Zealand CAA issue Robinson Helicopter Fleet Consultation Document

23-Apr-2015Source: HeliHub.com

The New Zealand CAA is exploring the need for changes in the regulation of the Robinson helicopter fleet. This is in response to a number of accidents involving Robinson helicopters in the last few years. As part of the response to these accidents, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (“TAIC”) and the CAA have reviewed the... Read more

23-Apr-15 Harbin Z-9AE Douala, Cameroon

23-Apr-15 Harbin Z-9AE Douala, Cameroon

23-Apr-2015

Photos show tail missing and helicopter partly on its side with starboard gear collapsed and main blades broken.  Aircraft was involved in practice flights for Cameroon’s National Day on 20th May.  2 POB to hospital but released within 2 days.... Read more

22-Apr-15 ZU-UHI Bell UH-1 Bainskloof, South Africa (2F)

22-Apr-15 ZU-UHI Bell UH-1 Bainskloof, South Africa (2F)

22-Apr-2015

Firefighting helicopter crashes with two fatalities – named later as pilot Darrell Rea and crew Jastin Visagie.  Further details to follow and registration awaiting final confirmation – another source is quoting ZS-HBU (4491)... Read more

22-Apr-15 HS-PLL Robinson R44 Koh Kret, Thailand

22-Apr-15 HS-PLL Robinson R44 Koh Kret, Thailand

22-Apr-2015

Crashed and ended on its port side in farm field. Female passenger slightly wounded, while the two men were transported by a local rescue team to Chonpratan Hospital... Read more

22-Apr-15 F-HLOU Robinson R44 Lyon, France

22-Apr-15 F-HLOU Robinson R44 Lyon, France

22-Apr-2015

Date assumed given posting date of the incident on Facebook.  Helicopter had been peppered with over 100 lead shots from close range, causing damage the tail boom close to the root... Read more

21-Apr-15 HA-5066 Bell 205A1 Ahmad Yani, Indonesia

21-Apr-15 HA-5066 Bell 205A1 Ahmad Yani, Indonesia

21-Apr-2015

Photos show UH-1 after very heavy landing, upright but skids partially collapsed. Main blades appear complete and still attached to rotorhead.... Read more

19-Apr-15 Mil Mi-24 Illizi, Algeria (2F)

19-Apr-15 Mil Mi-24 Illizi, Algeria (2F)

19-Apr-2015

Further Details not reported... Read more

19-Apr-15 Boeing CH-47 Lisvane, UK

19-Apr-15 Boeing CH-47 Lisvane, UK

19-Apr-2015

Chinook dropped part of its underslung load in farm field.  Chinook was flying as part of the Joint Warrior exercise... Read more

17-Apr-15 N103CG MD Helicopters MD520 Burbank, US-California

17-Apr-15 N103CG MD Helicopters MD520 Burbank, US-California

17-Apr-2015

Bird strike, breaking an antenna. Safe emergency landing made... Read more

16-Apr-15 N111FN Airbus AS350B2 Van Nuys, US-California

16-Apr-15 N111FN Airbus AS350B2 Van Nuys, US-California

16-Apr-2015

Unattended and parked helicopter struck by taxying fixed wing Aero Commander aircraft... Read more

15-Apr-15 Sikorsky CH-53E Solana Beach, US-California

15-Apr-15 Sikorsky CH-53E Solana Beach, US-California

15-Apr-2015

Emergency landing on public beach after reported oil leak... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – April 2015

UK AAIB Bulletin – April 2015

13-Apr-2015Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness... Read more

13-Apr-15 Bell 206B Lezhi, China (1F)

13-Apr-15 Bell 206B Lezhi, China (1F)

13-Apr-2015

Crashed, killing the pilot, after hitting powerlines while spraying at low level.  Part of the boom, including the stabilizer and tail, remained attached to the powerline... Read more

11-Apr-15 Pinnarendi, Australia

11-Apr-15 Pinnarendi, Australia

11-Apr-2015

Pilot suffered shoulder and pelvis injuries in helicopter accident... Read more

10-Apr-15 5N-GEJ Bell 412EP Lagos, Nigeria

10-Apr-15 5N-GEJ Bell 412EP Lagos, Nigeria

10-Apr-2015

Nigerian Police helicopter crashed at the main Lagos Airport close to the VIP area. Helicopter may be used for presidential work and has been referred to in some reports as a “presidential helicopter”. 4 POB – pilot, copilot and two NAF employees – all injured but not seriously... Read more

09-Apr-15 ZS-HTS Airbus AS350B3 Mazabuka, Zambia (1F)

09-Apr-15 ZS-HTS Airbus AS350B3 Mazabuka, Zambia (1F)

9-Apr-2015

Pilot Mike O’Donnell, was flying the helicopter from Angola to Zambia (and onwards to South Africa per some reports) when it crashed. Post crash fire, although some reports quote helicopter being on fire in the air... Read more

06-Apr-15 N555JC MD500D Cherokee, US-Alabama (1F)

06-Apr-15 N555JC MD500D Cherokee, US-Alabama (1F)

6-Apr-2015

Crashed into Tennessee River and sank without trace. Pilot was only one on board and is missing presumed drowned. Haverfield Aviation confirmed it to be one of their helicopters and some debris from it found further downstream was labelled with the company name. Nearby angler witnessed the helicopter crashing into the water around 1pm. The... Read more

06-Apr-15 31249 Hughes OH-6D Okada, Japan

06-Apr-15 31249 Hughes OH-6D Okada, Japan

6-Apr-2015

Substantially damaged in force landing in an open field... Read more

06-Apr-15 C-GSIT Bell 205A.1 Key Lake, Canada

06-Apr-15 C-GSIT Bell 205A.1 Key Lake, Canada

6-Apr-2015

After landing, the pilot exited the helicopter with the engine running to attach a longline. The force trim was not set, and the aircraft started to spin and rotated off the helipad with nobody onboard. The aircraft collided with a metal container that was located by the helipad causing substantial damage to the boom, left... Read more

05-Apr-15 RA-06382 Robinson R66 Gorodki, Russia

05-Apr-15 RA-06382 Robinson R66 Gorodki, Russia

5-Apr-2015

Fell onto its side during take-off in snowy conditions... Read more

04-Apr-15 9M-IGB Airbus AS365N2 Semenyih, Malaysia (6F)

04-Apr-15 9M-IGB Airbus AS365N2 Semenyih, Malaysia (6F)

4-Apr-2015

Helicopter enroute from Kuantan to Subang when it crashed and caught fire. All occupants were guests at the wedding luncheon of the daughter of the Prime Minister in his hometown of Pekan, Kuantan earlier, and were named as – Rompin Member of Parliament and PR1MA Malaysia Corporation (PR1MA) chairman Tan Sri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis –... Read more

04-Apr-15 EC-KIR PZL W3 Fernán Pérez, Spain

04-Apr-15 EC-KIR PZL W3 Fernán Pérez, Spain

4-Apr-2015

Date refers to the date that the wreck of this helicopter was found abandoned, and thus the accident could have happened earlier.  Helicopter found having crashed onto its starboard side with tail rotor separated. No marks on the ground around, and relatively light damage to cabin and cockpit area suggests either take-0ff or landing issue. ... Read more

03-Apr-15 ZS-HFO Robinson R44 Coniston, South Africa

03-Apr-15 ZS-HFO Robinson R44 Coniston, South Africa

3-Apr-2015

Very heavy autorotation landing resulted in skids being ripped off and helicopter coming to rest on its starboard side. Owner reported in his own Facebook post that this was after the “newly fitted Lycoming Engine had just 15 minutes of flight time and lost power on its second flight approx 10 minutes after take off”,... Read more

03-Apr-15 N8363D Robinson R22 Fort Davis, US-Texas

03-Apr-15 N8363D Robinson R22 Fort Davis, US-Texas

3-Apr-2015

Rolled over on landing... Read more

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