Originally Posted by
albatross
Torquetalk
“Two instrument approaches were attempted at the platform but both were unsuccessful due to low clouds and poor visibility. During the second missed approach, the flight crew acquired visual contact with the platform and elected to carry out a visual approach. Shortly after they commenced the visual approach, a high-rate-of-descent and low-airspeed condition developed in low-visibility conditions. During the descent, the helicopter’s engines were overtorqued, reaching a maximum value of 146%. The crew regained control of the aircraft and arrested the descent at approximately 13 feet above the water.”
They overshot from 2 IMC approaches but then attempted a visual.
Well yes, but that‘s the gotchya. If you do an IMC approach, or any approach, and call the GA, you don’t then change your mind and do another approach, even if you get visual. Stick to the safe procedure. Go to MSA/MOCA and take the time to set up again. But probably not for a 3rd approach...
The “visual“ approach was rushed, with inadequate definition, role switching and poor monitoring. A CRM dog‘s dinner. Not the first one like that to go bad.