Originally Posted by
logansi
I am amazed at how the chopper which landed did so, look at the front-end damage. The pilot has come within mm of being killed during the collision.
What I'm going to be most interested in here is what procedures Seaworld had for its helicopters. Such incidents should never happen, but even more so in a situation like this where both aircraft are operating for the same company, where procedures should go beyond the basic regulations.
I just want to know who was responsible for the recovery of this machine. Whilst appearing heavily damaged there is no structure in this area, and it is highly likely that it is economically repairable. That is until you lift it with three strops around the blade sleeves, probably rendering most of the MRH U/S. Why on earth is the lifting point on top of the AVA not being used for an approved lift? The company maintenance facility is right there!