CFIT – Helicopters
Case Studies
As one wag said , CFIT for helicopters means controlled flight into THINGS !
In this list , I am trying not to use the numerous fixed wing case studies although some of them can be very relevant. As much as possible I will stay with IFR offshore multi engine helicopter CFIT but want to range out to flight into TERRAIN (usually associated with onshore in the IFR approach mode) WATER (usually associated with offshore night or IMC approach mode) and OBJECTS (namely putting one’s tail rotor , main rotor or other part into a part of the rig/boat/barge/platform)
Near miss = control lost but regained and collision avoided.
6/12/94 – B214ST – Offshore – Night – AAIB ? – near miss
1996 – S76A – on approach from Offshore – Night – FSF Vol 22 No.4 – CFIT/Water
20/12/97 – S76B – Offshore – Night – FSF Vol 28 No.1 – CFIT/Water
12/12/02 – S76C – Offshore – Night – AAIB 7/2003 refEW/G2002/12/09 – near miss
These are case studies for which I have a reasonably comprehensive accident reports.
I am awaiting material for other accidents which I hope will be useful. One of which is the 76 in Africa.
Brian.
You mentioned a “Puma in the North Sea” Do you have a website address that you can direct me to for this one. You also mention a “76 in China” Do you have a similar website address or copy of an accident report….yes yes , I know this one is probably a bit “close to home” but sure would like to see a report.