AAIB UK April 2006
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AAIB UK April 2006
AS350 rotor strike in hover, flies back to refueling site:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...el__g_bxga.cfm
R22 suspected drivebelt breakage, ditches, rescued successfully:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...ta__g_cbpt.cfm
Low-timer rolls R44 in hover, first time with full fuel:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...en__g_odhg.cfm
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...el__g_bxga.cfm
R22 suspected drivebelt breakage, ditches, rescued successfully:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...ta__g_cbpt.cfm
Low-timer rolls R44 in hover, first time with full fuel:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/sites/aai...en__g_odhg.cfm
Last edited by Hilico; 13th April 2006 at 19:52.
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from the AS350 report:
"The commander of the helicopter was one week into a contract with the operator, but no longer works for them."
oh dear. that's a depressing statement! just goes to show that even with 4000 hours, everyone makes mistakes.
the advice about unlatching the doors prior to ditching an r22 is sound. i've always thought that would be the first thing i would do if going in the drink (after lowering the collective of course!)
"The commander of the helicopter was one week into a contract with the operator, but no longer works for them."
oh dear. that's a depressing statement! just goes to show that even with 4000 hours, everyone makes mistakes.
the advice about unlatching the doors prior to ditching an r22 is sound. i've always thought that would be the first thing i would do if going in the drink (after lowering the collective of course!)
