Originally Posted by
L'aviateur
Pozidrive, the alternative desired isn't transfer by boat, but a different helicopter. People are spooked, and I do think oil workers and oil companies are concerned about the 225 and regardless of statistics, its going to take a lot to convince some people that this aircraft is safe. I am also sure that HSE Managers worldwide will be looking closely at the risks associated with this aircraft.
As for basket transfers, most companies consider this much more dangerous then any heli transfer.
House of Commons - Offshore helicopter Safety - 2014
http://www.publications.parliament.u...an/289/289.pdf
(Page 11 for accident rates 1976-2013.)
- Super Puma variants accounted for 60% of the NS fleet:unsurprising that they are involved in more accidents
- Confidence rates in ALL models of large/heavy helicopter less than 50%.
- Why were these accidents all in the UK sector and none in Norway?