Originally Posted by
lvgra
Guys, stop speculating, here are some answers to your questions and doubts:
It was a 45° approach made by a pilot in command under supervision; in the 92 there is a few seconds on final approach that the opposite seat looses completely the view of the helideck till it starts seeing it again from his side; the pilot flying enter too early and still not above the helideck at that precisely moment; no vision from LH seat; tail rotor hit the rig radar antenna; stabilizer broke due to strong vibration (flutter, there was no impact); landing was well before the yellow circle because you have to put it on the ground immediately before you start spinning due to the loss of tail rotor; both engines were shut down immediately; tail rotor shaft was cut on the ground due to impact (crash landing); LH sponson damaged due to LH landing gear collapse. ADELT was automatically deployed; Captain on the left side has 45 years experience in helicopters (41 offshore)
A 64 year old Brazilian S92 pilot talking about a Brazilian S92 pilot with 45 years experience - any relation perhaps?