Originally Posted by
tgvbhy15
In the meantime let's call things by their proper name. What has happened with this S76 (and the one last august) is an ACCIDENT and not an incident as it has been called throughout this thread. Attached is the definition of aviation accident:
http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Accident
The focus should be on the cause of the accidents not on the consequences. The fact is that too many accidents has already been happened for S76 series helicopters.
The reason should be published, "why S76 series helicopters (Transport category certified helicopter) are coming suddenly unflyable". The is not new the issue for S76 series helicopters and this is not limited to Nigerian accidents.
In early times H-53 helicopters had similar accident scenarios and also lot H-53 were lost. Studying these accident reports together with S76 accident reports you are able to identify the root case.
The leading operators which have a lot this S76 series helicopters in daily operation "have own dog in fight" and the economical interests for existing fleet. This might be a reason for bypassing rational safety orientated decision making. Very sad!