Rainbow 1 precautionary landing into Denham
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Rainbow 1 precautionary landing into Denham
Charles and Camilla in 'hairy' mid-air drama as helicopter's technical fault forces them to land minutes after take-off | Mail Online
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall sat through a 'hairy' mid-air drama today when an in flight emergency forced them to land minutes after take-off.
Fifteen minutes out of central London a technical fault forced the royal helicopter to urgently divert to a nearby aerodrome.
Fifteen minutes out of central London a technical fault forced the royal helicopter to urgently divert to a nearby aerodrome.
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Helisniper: I couldn't possibly say but they do operate from the airfield where I work, especially the one which went to Hay for the pickup.
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I guess it depends on what constitutes 'fast' - a 30 kt run on could be single engine, 65 kts would probably be a TR issue. I would have thought Northolt would have been a better bet, though, with a TR issue, so who knows?
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May 30, 2013
CCS-76-AOL-13-0003
To:
Attention:
Subject:
All S-76® Operators
All S-76 Centers
All Field Service Representatives
Aviation Director
Chief of Maintenance
Chief Helicopter Pilot
S-76 Helicopter Event Notification
On the 23rd of May, Sikorsky Aircraft was informed that an S-76C++ Helicopter crew experienced difficulty maintaining yaw control. A successful run-on landing was made without incident. Replacement of the Pedal Damper/Trim Actuator corrected the problem.
The NTSB is actively investigating this event. Sikorsky and our supply chain are supporting their investigation. All operators will be notified if this investigation reveals any safety or airworthiness issues that affect the S-76 Helicopter fleet.
Sikorsky reminds all operators that compliance with publications including Maintenance Manuals, Operating Manuals, Alert Service Bulletins, and Sikorsky Safety Advisories is essential. Alert Service Bulletins provide a recommended maximum compliance time. Earlier compliance is always encouraged.
CCS-76-AOL-13-0003
To:
Attention:
Subject:
All S-76® Operators
All S-76 Centers
All Field Service Representatives
Aviation Director
Chief of Maintenance
Chief Helicopter Pilot
S-76 Helicopter Event Notification
On the 23rd of May, Sikorsky Aircraft was informed that an S-76C++ Helicopter crew experienced difficulty maintaining yaw control. A successful run-on landing was made without incident. Replacement of the Pedal Damper/Trim Actuator corrected the problem.
The NTSB is actively investigating this event. Sikorsky and our supply chain are supporting their investigation. All operators will be notified if this investigation reveals any safety or airworthiness issues that affect the S-76 Helicopter fleet.
Sikorsky reminds all operators that compliance with publications including Maintenance Manuals, Operating Manuals, Alert Service Bulletins, and Sikorsky Safety Advisories is essential. Alert Service Bulletins provide a recommended maximum compliance time. Earlier compliance is always encouraged.
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Funny that the ac was en route from London to Wales and reportedly diverted into Denham, yet the AAIB reports says the fault was noticed on approach and descent into Denham 
