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Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Oct 2016, 22:02

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At least 19 dead in helicopter crash in Siberia

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Posted By Geoffersincornwall

The Russians I met told me that they were...

The Russians I met told me that they were struggling to deal with cowboy workshops in China and elsewhere knocking out tail rotor blades and other parts for the Mi8. Not good.

Jim - Thanks for...

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Oct 2016, 10:41

Replies: 20

At least 19 dead in helicopter crash in Siberia

Views: 6,136

Posted By Geoffersincornwall

Mee3 - only if you are talking about the recently...

Mee3 - only if you are talking about the recently produced Mi8's. The one I flew in was just how I described and if the cockpit door is locked on the inside the exits inside are as much use as a...

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Oct 2016, 03:23

Replies: 20

At least 19 dead in helicopter crash in Siberia

Views: 6,136

Posted By Geoffersincornwall

JIM One very interesting statistic to derive...

JIM
One very interesting statistic to derive from the data would be the ratio of fatalities to the number of accidents. This would give an indication of 'survivability'. Does the Super Puma protect...

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Oct 2016, 14:57

Replies: 20

At least 19 dead in helicopter crash in Siberia

Views: 6,136

Posted By Geoffersincornwall

Probably ran out of fuel....... G.

Probably ran out of fuel.......

G.

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Oct 2016, 06:52

Replies: 20

At least 19 dead in helicopter crash in Siberia

Views: 6,136

Posted By Geoffersincornwall

Not surprised. When I flew on an Mi8 in northern...

Not surprised. When I flew on an Mi8 in northern Siberia a few years back the safety focus was non existent. It was an oil support flight taking the guys who were starting their spell on site and...

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