Congratulations to Columbia Helicopters on achieving the 600,000 hours.
I worked alongside their crews (and aircraft) in PNG some 20 plus years ago and they taught me all about ‘production’ flying, The number of lbs hauled per flight hour was what they were all about…we (at that time) seemed to be focused on other less tangible things.
Columbia’s achievement was not made without the ultimate sacrifice being made by some dedicated and talented aviators. I remember even then that the jungle was home to the odd carcass of a BV107. Does anyone know the true total? I am guessing that their accident rate must be something like 1: 100,000 hours.