HC, as you predicted the next fatal incident was indeed an s92 sadly killing an Irish Coastguard crew who were only there to rescue others. At this very early stage no information is available as to what was the cause. I am sure that unless evidence of technical failure is found the S92s will keep flying. If it transpires there was a technical reason and a grounding of S92s as well as 225s is necessary it will be seriously testing for the oil and gas people. For everyone's sake let's hope they can establish the facts quickly. Another sad reminder, if it were needed, of how dangerous helicopter ops can still be.
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