Originally Posted by
cave dweller
Just started reading the AAIB report, and one thing that I can categorically say did not happen, was that the client did not call the Heliport at 0750 to ask if we were open. I was manning the telephones that morning from 0700. I was, at the time the senior person at the heliport and therefore the Aerodrome Authority. I was called by the DATCO, to ask if we could accept the flight, as we were still completing our opening checks. Given my authority and that we were awaiting final checks on fuel, I was satisfied that H2 fire cover was available, and therefore was happy to accept the flight.. That call from the client at 0750 simply did not happen!
Have you reported that to the AAIB?
(Rather than just tell us on a public rumour forum?)