27-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com maintains what we believe to be the most comprehensive record of helicopter accidents and incidents on the internet. Here is our report for September 2010 Useful Links * Civil Accidents * Military Accidents * Fatal Accidents – both civil and military * 2009 Annual Review of Fatal Accidents * Safety News September 2010 was... Read more
27-Oct-2010Source: Winnepeg Free Press
Inquiry commissioner Robert Wells is expected to report by Friday to the federal-provincial board that regulates oil activity offshore. But it’s up to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to make those findings public.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Daily Record
The MoD have accepted liability, but the exact settlement has yet to be decided. The men are suing for “injury, loss and damage”. The accident happened in August 2007 during low-level flight near the Army’s Catterick base.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Sierra Express Media
The Togolese Government is reported to have demanded compensation from the Sierra Leone government for their 21 citizens who lost their lives... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-11621898
A man has been arrested after a green laser was shone at a police helicopter which was responding to a burglary in Berkshire at the weekend.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: LA Times
Nathan Ramon Wells, 19, aimed the laser at the aircraft in June 2009. Along with the prison time, he will also be placed on supervised released for three years when he completes the sentence.... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: NZ Herald
Transport Accident Investigation Commission air accident investigator Peter Williams said there was no evidence that the model was to blame in the recent fatal accident referred to in the article... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: BAE Systems
On Thursday, Oct. 21 BAE Systems unveiled new technology that protects military helicopters from infrared-guided missiles and announced its U.S. light tactical vehicle strategy to include an update on its Valanx JLTV offering for the U.S. Army as well as a new HMMWV Recap offering. During the briefing, BAE Systems officials also highlighted the array... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Statesman
Plaintiffs’ attorneys and a lawyer for PHI Inc. said Thursday that confidential terms of the settlements will be filed. see also Accident report on HeliHub.com... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
About 1 a.m. yesterday, Kellough was following a burglary suspect on the West Side when laser light struck his eyes. He said he sharply steered the helicopter away from the light, but not before his co-pilot was also temporarily blinded.... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Misosulian
There was real smoke and a make-believe helicopter crash atop St. Patrick Hospital Tuesday morning.... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: BBC
Robert Paterson, industry body Oil and Gas UK’s health, safety and employment issues director, said: “Everyone in the oil and gas industry really appreciates the work Bob put in to make these safety improvements actually happen.”... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro is to speak at the Greater St. Louis Helicopter Association Annual Helicopter Safety Seminar on Saturday, October 23, 2010.  Registration is at 8:00 a.m. with the program running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics Include; FAA Enforcement, Airworthiness, Flight Safety, and Other Safety-Related Topics. To print a flyer for the... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: The Telegram
Lawyers for Cougar Helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. were in court Monday to debate a procedural issue in Cougar’s $27-million lawsuit against the U.S. helicopter manufacturer.... Read more
19-Oct-2010Source: WPBF
A Jensen Beach teenager was arrested after he shined a laser light at a Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter early Saturday morning, authorities said.... Read more
18-Oct-2010Source: Straits Times
The emergency landing of the Apache at Woodlands last month was caused by corroded valves in the aircraft’s engines. Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean revealed the outcome of the investigations into the incident in Parliament on Monday.... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: Flightglobal
The four hazards identified include unexpected encounters with a degraded visual environment; getting into a “vortex ring state”; loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE); and static and dynamic rollover.... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: Times Colonist
The Royal Jubilee helipad closed Sept. 13 for upgrades that included moving nearby car-parking spaces and instal-ling improved approach lights. The upgrades were recommended in a 2009 Transport Canada audit.... Read more
16-Oct-2010Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
A Philadelphia teenager was convicted Thursday in Family Court of shining a laser pointer into the cockpit of a city police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot.... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: Pittsburgh Live
Someone flashed a green laser at the cockpit of a Stat MedEvac helicopter as it flew over North Huntingdon early Thursday morning, initiating a police search for the culprit.... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident of:- AgustaWestland AW139, G-CHCV 65 nm NE of North Denes HP on 23 December 2008... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter is proud to announce that Travis County’s STARFlight program has been selected to receive the fourth annual Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. STARFlight was chosen for its investment and proactive accomplishments in training and safety initiatives throughout the organization. As part of the award, American Eurocopter presented the program... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: USA Today
Federal investigators probing a helicopter crash that killed seven firefighters during a California blaze have uncovered widespread violations and falsified records... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Flightglobal
The analysis, by the IHST’s European branch – the European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST) – reveals that there is as yet no real sign of progress towards the IHST’s ultimate objective of an 80% reduction in helicopter accidents by 2016.... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: HAI
At the International Helicopter Safety Symposium in Cascais, Portugal, HAI President Matt Zuccaro, as Co-Chair of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), served as Moderator for the historic signing of a “Call to Action by and for Offshore Helicopter Operators” letter in support of the IHST and its mission to reduce helicopter accidents by 80... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: WIBC
PHI Air Medical of Indiana says it has already been recognized for its safety practices, including Night Vision technology, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems and extensive pilot and crew training.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Flightglobal
EBAA Chairman Brian Humphries said work has begun at the International Business Aviation Council to bring the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operation (IS-BAO) programme – already established for fixed-wing business aviation operations – to the rotary-wing sector.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed broad new rules for helicopter operators, including air ambulances, which, if finalized, would require stricter flight rules and procedures, improved communications and training, and additional on-board safety equipment. “This is a significant proposal that will improve the safety of many helicopter flights in the... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: FAA
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the number of serious runway incursions at the nation’s airports dropped 50 percent from 2009, the second consecutive year that the number of serious incursions was cut in half. “We continue to make terrific progress in the area of... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Gizmodo
Mountaineers have very recently found the wreck of a Russian military Mil Mi-8 at the peak of Mount Elbrus, nearly 16,000ft tall. This strikes the HeliHub.com team as being similar to the story of thousands of empty oxygen tanks at various points up Everest. Does the human race really care that little about our environment... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: BBC
A teenager has been charged after a laser beam was shone at the Essex police helicopter.... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Robb & Robb LLC
Robb & Robb LLC announces that partner Gary C. Robb, a well known aviation lawyer, has just published a book, Helicopter Crash Litigation, which addresses critical safety issues in the aviation field. The book, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc., is the definitive published work in the field of helicopter aviation. “by far... Read more
6-Oct-2010
Air Evac Lifeteam proactively grounded its entire fleet of medical helicopters on Thursday, after a bolt on one of its choppers was found to be wearing dangerously thin, way before it was scheduled to be changed out... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: BBC
An Apache and a Sea King came close to hitting the much smaller drone spy aircraft – while it was being flown remotely by a soldier on the ground. The near collisions on Salisbury Plain in February involved the small Desert Hawk drone... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
Med-Trans Corp is pleased to announce that Troy Boonstra has accepted the position of Director of Safety for Med-Trans Corporation (MTC). Mr. Boonstra is a proven aviation expert and senior safety professional and has earned numerous safety-related awards and certifications. Prior to joining the MTC leadership team, Mr. Boonstra served as a Systems Engineer and... Read more
4-Oct-2010Source: WPVI
A man is facing decades in prison for shining a laser into the cockpit of a Philadelphia police helicopter.... Read more
2-Oct-2010Source: Arizona Republic
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Cari Harrison sentenced him to a total of 303 years, but ordered that all but two of them be served concurrently, meaning Jones will have to serve 25 years.... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Liverpool Echo
A teenager has been put under a curfew after admitting he put a police helicopter in jeopardy by shining a laser into its cockpit. [Note: Photo used in news article is way out of date – this force upgraded from AS355 to EC135 in 2003)... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: CBC
Officials with the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry said Thursday that commissioner Robert Wells expects to be finished his report in early October and will have it printed and delivered to the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board by 25th of this month... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: AAMS
Medevac transport safety, and that of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in particular, is a focal point of this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), which is set for October 11-13, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Not-to-be-missed HEMS safety regulatory-related conference highlights include details from Administration (FAA) officials regarding the FAA’s soon-to-be-released Notice of Proposed... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Refers to the following accident in HeliHub.com safety data – 26-Sep-10 Kamov Ka32 Fisht Mountain, Russia (2F)... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: NewsOK
Police say they’ve arrested a man and charged him with shooting at the Oklahoma City Police Department’s helicopter in June.... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: KFYI
Christopher Jones pleaded guilty to 35 counts, including car theft and running from the police. He is not charged with the deaths of the four men who died when the KTVK and KNXV helicopters covering the chase collided.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Asia One
Accident was reported in HeliHub.com’s safety data here – 30-Sep-10 069 Boeing AH-64 Sembawang, Singapore... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Leinster Leader
Story relates to accident of Schweizer 300CBi registered EI-CZL (see HeliHub.com page for this accident)... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Missoulian
Three fire tankers and a ladder truck responded at 9 a.m., Missoula police sealed off a block of Owen Street on the east side of the hospital, and two crash victims – one deceased mannequin and a live volunteer – were rescued from the roof by ladder.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: CBS13
A Glenn County resident has been sentenced for a year and a day in prison after being convicted of shining a high-powered laser at a California Highway Patrol helicopter, according to authorities.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: This Is Grimsby
A Humberside Police spokesman said the crew of Oscar 99 were attending a job near Grant Thorold Park when they experienced a series of bright green flashes which illuminated the inside of aircraft, putting them in danger.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Business
Australia’s helicopter industry will be subject to an increased level of safety surveillance by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Hernando Today
The laser flashed directly into Schultz’s eyes, causing him to turn his head. It also momentarily affected his field of vision, deputies said... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com maintains what we believe to be the most comprehensive record of helicopter accidents and incidents on the internet. From this month onwards, we will produce montly summary reports, and we will also continue to produce our very comprehensive annual report. Useful Links * Civil Accidents * Military Accidents * Fatal Accidents – both civil... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: KFMB
A 44-year-old South Bay man was behind bars Thursday for allegedly shining a laser pointer at an airborne police helicopter, a felonious act that can temporarily blind a pilot.... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: KKTV
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed on Pikes Peak is still recovering. It was a dramatic crash. and now for the first time since the accident the pilot is talking on camera about what happened. Â See also HeliHub.com accident page here... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: NLR
The National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) hosted its first helicopter safety day on Friday, 10 September 2010. Some 75 people attended this special event, devoted to improving helicopter flight safety. Each year helicopters are involved in too many unnecessary accidents. In the Netherlands, there is approximately one accident per year, which sometimes results in fatalities, as... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: St Louis Helicopter Association
Pilot errors are the main factor contributing to aircraft accidents. This program discusses why and how we humans make the decisions we do prior to a flight and how those decisions affect the pilot and others. This program applies to all pilots. This seminar qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. Please go to FAASafety.gov and then... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Sebastian Gibson
An unexpected catastrophe is happening on the way from horrific accident scenes in California on the way to hospitals in EMS helicopters. The helicopters are crashing killing many of the occupants at an unacceptable rate. If you’ve been injured in Southern California, whether it is in Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Orange,... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Helsingin Sanomat
The fatal August 2005 helicopter accident in the Gulf of Finland will not lead to criminal prosecution in Estonia, the country’s General Prosecution Office announced on Tuesday.... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Economic Times
The ministry is working on a policy to kick off helicopter services in a big way as major Indian cities face ground congestion, making movement difficult even in cases of health and security-related emergencies.... Read more
21-Sep-2010Source: HAI
I wanted to thank the hundreds of people who have taken the time to email me their thoughts and ideas in response to my messages — I am sincerely grateful. In reading each email regarding safety topics, I noticed a common thread among respondents which appears to indicate a general agreement on what is causing... Read more
20-Sep-2010Source: STV
The incident happened after Pope Benedict XVI had celebrated Mass before 65,000 people in Bellahouston Park... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The head of Palmerston North’s rescue helicopter service is disappointed about being forced to move from the hospital-based hangar because of newly enforced aviation rules.... Read more
18-Sep-2010
Among recommendations is that Russian aviation authorities organise training for light aviation enthusiasts for flying in winter conditions and that the need for a unified centre for raising training standards for light aviation flyers be assessed.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: IOM Today
Story refers to this accident 19-Mar-10 G-COLL Enstrom F280C East Baldwin, Isle of Man, UK (file photo)... Read more
16-Sep-2010
He said Shane Ramsay, 22, and Darryl Hodgkinson, 20, both of Cambridge, had admitted shining a light at an aircraft in flight and each been fined £150 by magistrates in Cambridge.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: CHC
CHC have issued an update regarding the speakers that have already committed to their Summit 2011. To start the 2011 CHC Safety and Quality Summit, we have arranged something a little different. The plenary session of the Summit will be arranged like a presidential debate, where three Experts, each renowned in their field, will debate... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: HKSAR Government
The Government today (September 14) published a report on an investigation into a helicopter accident that happened on May 1, 2009.The accident involved a private flight by a Robinson R22 helicopter, registration B-LAT, of Hong Kong Rotor Company Limited operated by a pilot.As a result of the accident, the pilot, one passenger and one person... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Refers to accident 02-Jan-10 RA-04244 Robinson R44 Chastie, Perm Region, Russia... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Pittsburgh Live
Refers to fatal accident 22-Jul-09 N61735 MD Helicopters MD369D Wharton Township, US-Pennsylvania... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Moreland Leader
A Coburg teenager is expected to be charged on summons after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter last month.... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: FAA
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a landmark proposal to fight fatigue among commercial pilots by setting new flight time, duty and rest requirements based on fatigue science. “This proposal is a significant enhancement for aviation safety,†said Secretary LaHood. “Both pilots and passengers will benefit... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: Spidertracks
The recent spate of aircraft accidents in Alaska has heightened interest in alternative forms of aircraft location. Gary Bennett, Northern Lights Avionics, says he has quite a lot of inquiry for spidertracks, a tracking-based emergency location system. “The spidertracks system is rapidly gaining popularity as more folks are aware of the benefits the system has... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: The Australian
Chief flying instructors, helicopter company executives and safety officials congregated at Sydney’s Bankstown Airport this week to discuss ways of improving safety through training and communication.... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: Occupational Health & Safety
The study, to be published in the October/December issue of Prehospital Emergency Care and now available online, analyzed survey results from 61 EMS agencies in the United States and Canada... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: freep.com
The helicopter pilot of a white and blue U.S. Customs and Border Protection AS350Â flying over Madison Heights two weeks ago immediately called police there when a beam came into the cockpit, customs spokesman Kris Grogan said... Read more
