Sasless.
Don't forget the G-JSAR L2 off Den Helder to add to your list of 'hushed up' incidents. No official, interim or final reports over 3 years later.
I believe that this particular (G-JSAR) incident has been investigated fully, conclusions been drawn to positive and negative actions taken by the Crew (rear and front). As to why these are not published to the benefit and to enhance the safety of others, beats me.
We shouldn't be depending on 'leaked' information.
Bristow's Target Zero policy :
Zero information following incidents.
Zero lessons learned from said incidents.
Zero embarrassment ..... Maybe thats the aim?
We are left to find out unverified information from sites like this.
Heard from a Bristow engineer that they have been told that there "is no evidence of any mechanical problem with the aircraft".
SAS - If the Casevac flight you refered to was the one piloted be D.E. I was told by a reliable source several years ago that one of the 412's new light weight doors came off and took out the tail rotor.
I hope this pattern is disrupted, and we are able to learn from the Nigeria ditching. And the information shouldn't be limited to those amongst the Bristow Crew room, who are informed through word of mouth. It should be on the table for the whole industry to learn from.
It's not a finger pointing exercise. Its how we progress.