28-Jun-2021
FAA report that helicopter crashed at a private airstrip and that the helicopter was destroyed... Read more
14-Jun-2021
FAA report “Aircraft nose and rotor struck the ground” and no reported injuries to 3 POB ... Read more
2-May-2021
Wire strike during low level agricultural work. Pilot died in the accident... Read more
28-Apr-2021
Helicopter was involved in a routine powerline inspection when it went down on the edge of a wood close to the lines, then burning out. Two passengers were seriously injured, and the pilot was fatally injured... Read more
11-Nov-2020Source: News Break
The Charlotte City Council said it will replace a helicopter that is more than 20 years old. See Full Story.... Read more
9-Nov-2020Source: The Sampson Independent
In less than a year after opening a new fire station and recovering from a tornado in 2017, Chief Andrew Hawkins is ready to see more construction that will save lives through flight. See Full Story. ... Read more
8-Nov-2020
Highway Patrol helicopter landed in the street on final approach to its base after striking trees. The helicopter remained upright, but landed heavily and the skids splayed out – other damage included main blades and bom. Sole occupant pilot B.K. Jones was injured Approx latlong 35.731181, -78.629324... Read more
3-Sep-2020
No details found on why this CH-53E made an emergency landing, but it ended up burning out on the ground after landing. All 4 POB out safely.... Read more
17-Mar-2020Source: North Carolina National Guard
Over 30 employers met at the North Carolina National Guard’s (NCNG) Army Aviation Support Facility in Morrisville, N.C. March 10, 2020, to learn more about what the guardsmen they employ do during their time away from work. The event, known as Bosslift, is sponsored by the North Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve... Read more
17-Oct-2019
Struck powerlines and crashed while involved in low level spraying operations Pilot was identified as Andrew Alan Stephen by the Union County Sheriff’s Office... Read more
22-May-2019Source: Scotland Health
In an effort to better serve our community and surrounding areas, Scotland Health Care System has partnered with Cape Fear LifeLink Air to station a helicopter on the Scotland Memorial Hospital campus starting May 10, 2019. Cape Fear LifeLink Air is an emergency air medical transportation service offered by Cape Fear Valley Regional Medical Center... Read more
12-Mar-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters
North Carolina air medical operator Dare County MedFlight will be the first customer in North America to retrofit its helicopter to the new 5-bladed version, announced today at the Heli-Expo tradeshow at the Georgia World Congress Center. The new version of Airbus Helicopters’ best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to... Read more
15-Jun-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment welcomed their six new AH-64D Apache helicopters this past Tuesday. These new helicopters are replacing their fleet of OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopters at Fort Bragg’s Simmons Army Airfield, reports Military.com. Plans are being made to use the Ah-64D in conjunction with the RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial system. The mid-sized... Read more
11-Jan-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The Carolina Beach Town Council passed a unanimous vote to prohibit the take-off and landing of helicopters in the town. The public commentary lasted two and a half hours, with a large attendance. WECT reports that many people had to stand in the hall, due to the large turnout. Many voiced their concerns over issues... Read more
28-Oct-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Citations for dangerous flying and littering are being looked into for social media app company Likeli, after a helicopter cash drop for a back to school event for UNCW. Likeli hired Oak Island’s High Tide helicopter company to do the cash drop. As reported by WNCN, Tim Owens, Wrightsville Beach Town Manager has stated that... Read more
13-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
High Tide Helicopters would like to start helicopter rides in a Robinson R44 from Carolina Beach in North Carolina, and believe they have sufficient business from visitors to the area to substantiate one mid-week day of flying per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. So that’s 16 days flying per year. High... Read more
19-Jan-2016Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, announced they delivered the first of two Bell 429 emergency medical helicopters equipped with a next generation EMS interior for the University of North Carolina (UNC). The first completed aircraft was delivered from United Rotorcraft’s facility in Englewood, Colorado where the aircraft completion took place. The supplemental type certification... Read more
14-Dec-2015Source: Go Danriver
About 60 gathered observers at Blue Ridge Regional Airport looked into a clear blue sky with anticipation Tuesday as a state-of-the art H130 T2 helicopter, valued between $4 and $5 million, flew overhead and then landed. See Full Story ... Read more
2-Sep-2015
Hard landing while conducting Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) training in a landing zone at Stone Bay, a satellite training area aboard Camp Lejeune. About 20 Marines from Virginia and North Carolina were participating in night training that requires them to exit through the back of a helicopter using suspended ropes. The rappelling and fast-rope... Read more
28-Aug-2015Source: Clinton NC
In a special-called meeting Thursday evening, the Roseboro Town Board gave the green light for the helipad project to start construction. See Full Story... Read more
3-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro recently delivered its 75th H145 completion and the first H145 T2 in North America to Dare MedFlight, a leading air medical provider serving North Carolina’s Dare County. As the launch customer for the H145 T2, Dare County worked closely with Metro Aviation to ensure the new airframe fit their exact mission profile. The H145... Read more
29-Jul-2015Source: Sampson Independent
In a special-called meeting Thursday evening, the Roseboro Town Board gave the green light for the helipad project to start construction. See full story... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Eastman
Dare MedFlight, a rapid medical transportation provider, recently completed a performance comparison between Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 and their current high thermal stability (HTS) oil. The purpose of the testing was to track the performance of the two HTS oils, specifically carbon or coke buildup in the engine vent tube. The oil testing was carried... Read more
4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation operates the largest, most comprehensive air medical completion center in the world and has completed more EC135s and EC145s than any other completion center. Metro is in the process of completing its 75th EC145, which is also North America’s first EC145 T2, a considerable milestone for the company that recently celebrated its 200th... Read more
3-Mar-2015
Dare County MedFlight, the air medical service provider for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina and the site of the Wright Brothers first flight, is the U.S. launch customer for the Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2. The Dare County aircraft is on display at Airbus Helicopters Booth #2437 during Heli-Expo 2015. A longtime... Read more
28-Nov-2014Source: WCTI12
The Marine Corps may soon ground its four “Pedro,” search and rescue helicopters at MCAS Cherry Point and disband its crew. See Full Story... Read more
29-Oct-2014Source: News 2
Plans are in place to close the U.S. Coast Guard facility on John’s Island and relocate the search and rescue helicopter to Savannah. See Full Story... Read more
26-Jul-2014
“Lost power and flipped over” per FAA... Read more
17-Jul-2014Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce three new Enstrom dealers: DSA a.s., in the Czech Republic, Hi-Tech Helicopters, Inc. in North Carolina, and Indiana Helicopters in Indiana. “All three are well-established companies and will enhance our market presence for these regions,” said Orlando Alaniz, director of sales and marketing at Enstrom. “We are looking... Read more
18-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The following OH-58s are currently on the GSA Auction site for sale as “scrap metal”. The photos show two of them as mostly complete fuselages with skids, wire strike system and all windows etc. The third is the shell of the cabin. All three are for disposal ex Raleigh, North Carolina and have been with... Read more
9-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
North Carolina’s Dept of Transportation (NCDOT) recently put a little-used S76C++ up for sale on eBay – but the auction has closed with no bids received. The reserve price had been set at $1.5 Million, and they allowed just one day for potential visitors to come and inspect the helicopter and all its associated paperwork... Read more
7-May-2014Source: 11 ABC
North Carolina’s Transportation Department has put their S76 on the market due to low usage – see full story... Read more
9-Apr-2014Source: HAI
The goal of any safety program is to identify the hazards and manage the risks. Accidents are caused by normal people performing normal tasks that usually deviate from a normal system’s environment. At the FREE, North Carolina Helicopter Safety Summit on Thurs., April 10, identify the hazards of inadequate helicopter maintenance, human factors related to... Read more
5-Feb-2014Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is partnering with Jessica Ward, owner of High Tide Helicopters, to open its fourth flight training base in Oak Island, NC. Jessica completed all of her training with Jerry Trimble Helicopters and decided to open her own flight school at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, NC near Wilmington. ... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation will begin operating for a new customer this November. Vidant Medical Transport provides critical care air and ground service around the clock in Greenville, North Carolina. Vidant Medical Transport owns two EC145’s and one EC135 to service Greenville and surrounding areas within 150 miles. Aircraft are IFR-equipped and outfitted with night vision goggles... Read more
14-Jun-2013
Osprey engine exhaust caused grass fire on a Dare County bombing range. No word as to extent of fire. Osprey was “slightly scorched”... Read more
18-May-2013
Emergency landing for “engine issues”... Read more
3-May-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Just a week after receiving its first UH-1Y Venom, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 476 inducted three UH-1N Hueys into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis Monthan Air Force Base April 24. Two of the Hueys were flown from Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., where the squadron was supporting the Weapons... Read more
12-Mar-2013
City Officials told a local television station Friday funds from asset forfeiture will be used to purchase the drones. (see full story)... Read more
31-Jan-2013
Emergency landing after electrical malfunction... Read more
17-Jan-2013Source: HAI
On Tues., Jan. 15, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose joined the FAA Safety Team in hosting a seminar for helicopter pilots at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. More than 80 local pilots from law enforcement, air medical, NASCAR team flight departments, and other operations gathered to hear presentations on a variety of... Read more
7-Jan-2013Source: FAAST
Attention all Mid-Atlantic Helicopter pilots! Join us for the very latest information on the safety issues facing the rotorcraft industry presented by some of the top industry experts in their field. A panel of experts from the FAA Safety Team, CLT FSDO & ATC, North Carolina State Aviation, and Helicopter Association International (HAI) will discuss... Read more
4-Jan-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 are scheduled to return to Marine Corps Air Station New River in 2014, pending the completion of a new hangar complex that recently broke ground. When Osprey squadrons with Marine Aircraft Group 26 move into the new hangars, HMH-366 and HMLA-467 will take... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: US Marine Corps
The H-46 model “Phrog” helicopter has served the Marine Corps for nearly 50 years, but its era is drawing to a close. During a ceremony here Nov. 9, Fleet Readiness Center East sent off the last HH-46 helicopter it will service to Marine Transport Squadron 1. The helicopter is being replaced by the MV-22B Osprey,... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the new Rescue Swimmer Training Facility in Elizabeth City, N.C., Wednesday. The new facility incorporates a larger pool as well as an Underwater Modular Egress Trainer where Coast Guard aircrew and response boat crewmembers will train to escape a ditched aircraft or capsized vessel.... Read more
27-Sep-2012Source: Becker Avionics
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Aviation unit recently selected the Becker DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for their two Bell 407 helicopters. Wysong Enterprises Inc. in Blountville, TN completed an extensive avionics and mission equipment upgrade for both aircraft during the summer prior to the CM aviation unit’s demanding operations supporting the Democratic National Convention... Read more
20-Sep-2012Source: Wysong Enterprises
The Democratic National Convention may be over, but the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will continue to experience the effects of it being held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wysong Enterprises, Inc. was tasked with providing essential modifications and installations to their fleet of Bell 407 helicopters for protection during the convention. “We have performed many installations and... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: HeliWagon
HeliWagonTM announced this week that the company has delivered a new HeliWagon to Duke University Medical Center. The new HeliWagon is located at Duke Life Flight’s base at Johnston County Airport in Smithfield, North Carolina. Duke Life Fight was the first North Carolina hospital based helicopter service in 1985. This is the first HeliWagon delivered to... Read more
24-Aug-2012
Intoxicated person approached helicopter outside pilot’s peripheral vision while at flight idle and with the patient on board being stabilised. New helipad lacked chain or fence to stop anyone approaching pad, which is adjacent to public-access area... Read more
24-Aug-2012
Transmission chip light came on. Power reduce and an emergency landing was made at Pope Army Airfield which was about 3-4 miles away without further incident... Read more
14-Jun-2012
Robinson R22 Mariner operating at low level (it usually flies aerial photography work with boats) crashed into the sea and turned over. Ambulances transported occupants Will Mistrot and Marie Kojimoto to hospital but their injuries were not considered life-threatening We note that the initial press reports (see below) indicated that Mr Mistrot was the pilot,... Read more
24-May-2012
Hard landing on the runway, which meant that the runway was closed for 80 minutes.  2 POB not injured.... Read more
18-May-2012Source: Metro Aviation
Nationwide air medical operator and helicopter completions specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first of two EC145 helicopters to longtime air medical program, Duke University Life Flight. Life Flight Administrative Director, Henry Ward accepted the aircraft during a delivery ceremony at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana this month. Attending the event was the... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic will add a third helicopter to its fleet of medical aircraft serving southwest and central Virginia and sections of West Virginia and North Carolina. The helicopter, called Carilion Life-Guard 12, will be based in the Rockbridge County area. Its presence will further extend Carilion’s ability to serve the region, which includes Allegheny County,... Read more
29-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. attracts first-time customer, Duke Life Flight, with their extensive custom aircraft completion options. After operating two EC135’s for several years, Duke Life Flight decides to replace the EC135’s with two EC145’s completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. “The larger cabin of the EC145 combined with the state of the art medical interior and... Read more
25-Aug-2011
Precautionary landing. Photo shows engineers checking rotorhead... Read more
27-Jul-2011
Near miss with C17 military transport plane. Helicopter pilot took evasive action... Read more
12-Jun-2011Source: US DoD
The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $138,836,727 firm-fixed-price contract for the Marine Vertical 22 maintenance hangar, apron expansion, parallel taxiway, and hangar at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for the construction of an aircraft parking apron to support additional requirements created by the introduction of the... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Wake Forest AirCare
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – May 27, 2011 – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centerbegan using its newest helicopter, AirCare 2, during the month that commemorates the establishment of the air ambulance service 25 years ago. AirCare 2 is based at the Elkin Municipal Airport to provide fast transport to calls from northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.... Read more
13-May-2011Source: US Coast Guard
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Members of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina’s Command Center activated a new interagency operations center here Thursday. The operations center has been established in response to the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act, which required the Coast Guard to establish interagency operations centers in select ports. “You cannot understate the importance... Read more
12-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com recently reported that New Hanover County Sheriff had chosen to terminate their own air law enforcement program, and put their R44 up for auction on GovDeals.com, which closed yesterday at $425K – it was bought in 2008 for $690K. New Hanover County is putting $300K into the SABLE program – joining the Wilmington and... Read more
24-Mar-2011
Very heavylanding in farm field after experiencing mechanical issues. Skids took impact, and tail boom also damaged. Tail rotor not attached to the helicopter by the time it came to rest.... Read more
15-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A US Marine Corps Bell UH-1N has today made an emergency landing in a field at Jacksonville, US-North Carolina after experiencing a mid-air port engine fire. Based at the nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River, the photos of the UH-1N where it landed show significant scorch marks The six crew on board all exited... Read more
14-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bidding is underway on the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office auctions off its Robinson R44 – see earlier stories on this operation on HeliHub.com here The auction opened in the last week on the website govdeals.com starting at $150,000. It is currently showing 7 bids with the highest at $350,000. see http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemID=268&acctID=359 Sheriff Ed McMahon... Read more
14-Mar-2011
Engine fire en route – emergency (and safe) landing in field... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: Carolinas HealthCare System
MedCenter Air, the regional flight service for critically ill or injured patients operated by Carolinas HealthCare System, has moved one of its helicopter units to Concord Regional Airport. The move, from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, is part of a planned effort to disperse helicopters to provide faster service for the transport of injured and sick patients,... Read more
21-Feb-2011Source: Wilmington Star News
The helicopter, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, will be declared surplus and sold using GovDeals, an online Internet-based company that sells government surplus and unclaimed property.... Read more
11-Feb-2011Source: StarNews Online
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are ceasing operating their R44 and will instead join the SABLE program – a partnership between the Wilmington and Leland police departments as well as the Pender County Sheriff’s Office.... Read more
10-Feb-2011
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is expected to announce the future of its helicopter program Thursday, after the agency’s only pilot Scott Gerow resigned on 18th September last year amid an internal investigation. Sheriff Ed McMahon said he would explore all options for the four-year-old program–and cancelling it remains an option... Read more
10-Jan-2011Source: North Carolina Rotor and Wing
PBA Aviation is pleased to announce the acquisition of North Carolina Rotor & Wing. This acquisition will encourage continued growth, increased quality and expanded scope of services. North Carolina Rotor & Wing is a leader in helicopter and fixed wing instruction, tours, and part 91 commercial operations in North Carolina. Al Mattress, a board member... Read more
29-Dec-2010
Substantially damaged... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: US Marine Corps
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Fwd) tested airborne resupply capabilities aboard Camp Lejeune, Dec. 7, 2010. With the help of a V-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron, the Marines made several cargo drops at Training Landing Zone Pheasant in preparation for a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan. Both the MLG and Wing units... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: The Dispatch
A lease agreement that would station a Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Air Care helicopter at the Davidson County Airport will be on the table for discussion Tuesday night at the Davidson County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: WNCT
The emergency air transport service took off in April of 1985 with only one helicopter. The fleet has grown to three choppers and a number of ground support units... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA, home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance has chosen Metro Aviation, Inc. to perform the air medical completion for a recently purchased EC145 helicopter from American Eurocopter. Metro will finish the aircraft in an air medical configuration with a single pilot IFR and a night vision goggle compatible cockpit and... Read more
