This thread makes for depressing reading...
Also I wish people who either haven't read it fully, or are totally ignorant of the difference in the general level of equipment between a VFR single engine helicopter, and an IFR certified multi engine helicopter would stop banging on about engines...
Chances are this was not an engine failure, but more likely LOC/CFIT. Therfore the point we are trying to get across is:
Single engine:-
Generally unstabilised, WITH NO SAS, autopilot, no duplicated systems, or IFR certified instruments and equipment
Multi engine:-
Generally stabilised WITH SAS & autopilot, duplicated systems & IFR certified intruments and equipment
It may be possible to have some such equipment fitted to a single engine helicopter, but MOST DO NOT. That is the difference. If you want to fit such equipment to a VFR single and fly it around at night in bad weather there will be less chance of crashing into a hillside, but as many here have said repeatedly it comes down to:-
a. cost
b. they don't want change
Therefore similiar accidents will continue to happen and lives will be lost. An totally unbelievable and entirely avoidable situation.
