Inadvertent hook release on AS350's ???

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Originally Posted by bgdfly

Hi all,

I am looking to do a safety review of incidents with inadvertent hook release on AS350's (preferably B3's), and only on cargo-swing set ups. If anyone has details or reports they would be happy to share, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks in advance...

(Stay safe)

bgdfly

You might know of this: AS350 B3, near Broken Hill Airport, New South Wales, on 5 July 2024
This together with corrosion damage to the cable is a known cause. Onboard has an optional hydraulic release mechanism which eliminate these issues. Article form Vertical magazine: Onboard System’s TALON Hydraulic Hook