Where did it happen?

[zebedee]

BIG Customer, big helicopter (2 engines)
Engine failed while on deck - crew decided to fly home on one engine.
BIG Customer not happy - VERY not happy.
Where was it?
Zeb

[Brian Abraham]

Don't know about the case you talk of, but yes has been done before (76).

[NorthSeaTiger]

Was this a recent incident ?

[zebedee]

Last week, apparently

[Helinut]

Given the reaction of the UK CAA to similar but less extreme incidents in the past, they may also be VERY unhappy, if:

a) They get to know; and
b) it occurred in their jurisdiction

[NickLappos]

It is entirely possible to operate a Cat A twin with one engine down, legally, if you get a special one-time ferry permit under your 135 ticket. I have provided letters to operators to do so (as a manufacturer's rep).
Limits typically are :

No pax
Min crew
Cat B flight is possible (no congested areas along route)
All aircraft systems are healthy except the engine in question
Cat B operations are permitted in the flight manual
The operation is necessary

[helimutt]

but it wouldn't have been an S76 then. You can 'just' hover with two engines, never mind take off with one!! :ok:

[Flingingwings]

HM,
U hoping for a newer model? Will give you a guided tour if we get up to you :E:E

[helimutt]

FW, now you're just rubbing it in. I'll stick with old tried and tested technology until I become more proficient. Too many screens and i'd really be confused.
Sat on the ground for most of last 4 days duty due offshore fog!