Bristow S92 down west of Bergen Norway

[maxwelg2]

Why was the EGPWS/FLIR blurred out in the photos, were they possibly testing a new variant?

[albatross]

Originally Posted by rrekn

Also interesting that the floats didn't deploy...

Gear down, Sliding door closed, no float deployment, pilots window and 2 emergency exits jettisoned on the port side, only the aft emerg. exit jettisoned on the starboard. Interesting indeed.

Sad that there was a tragic loss of life. RIP

[212man]

Originally Posted by maxwelg2

Why was the EGPWS/FLIR blurred out in the photos, were they possibly testing a new variant?

Nothing to do with EGPWS (that’s GPS and radar-altimeter based) but an interesting observation about the FLIR!

[212man]

Originally Posted by albatross

Gear down, Sliding door closed, no float deployment, pilots window and 2 emergency exits jettisoned on the port side, only the aft emerg. exit jettisoned on the starboard. Interesting indeed.

Sad that there was a tragic loss of life. RIP

Starboard door exit also jettisoned I think.

[Blackhawk9]

Originally Posted by maxwelg2

Why was the EGPWS/FLIR blurred out in the photos, were they possibly testing a new variant?

FLIR is ITAR, blocking it out just keeps various organisation in the US happy .

[212man]

Originally Posted by Blackhawk9

FLIR is ITAR, blocking it out just keeps various organisation in the US happy .

I was going to suggest that might be a reason, but there are so many photos in the public domain (including the LM website) that I discounted it!

[212man]

It looks to me like the silhouette of the landing gear is visible, top left, so maybe it came off in recovery?

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by 212man

It looks to me like the silhouette of the landing gear is visible, top left, so maybe it came off in recovery?

Good obs!

[OnePerRev]

Zoom in and see those tail blades have some big lengthwise cracks in them. They were probably spinning hard to do that damage.

[212man]

Originally Posted by helicrazi

Good obs!

I could not equate/reconcile the lack of damage to the airframe, with anything that would rip the gear off on impact, plus I could not see how the nose gear could be extended in isolation. Seems more plausible it was recovery damage - but pure speculation on my part.

[albatross]

Originally Posted by 212man

Starboard door exit also jettisoned I think.

It appears so.
In any case … No matter the cause.. I think. a big …”Thank. Gawd for Dunker training” is probably in order.

[albatross]

Originally Posted by 212man

I could not equate/reconcile the lack of damage to the airframe, with anything that would rip the gear off on impact, plus I could not see how the nose gear could be extended in isolation. Seems more plausible it was recovery damage - but pure speculation on my part.

Good catch …I didn’t notice that the aft gear is not down.

[NOQ]

What caused the damage in the tail area? And what could be the reason the floaters did not activate?

[albatross]

Originally Posted by jazzypjs

No direct link to the incident but an emergency AD has been issued by the FAA outlining immediate inspection requirements for certain GE engines, including CT7-8"s
FAA AD 2014-05-51

2014? Isn’t that the year of issue?
There is an AD 2024-05-51 issued Feb 16 2024 that concerns P+W PT6 engines.
I can not find an EAD 2014-05-51
Do you have a link?

[jazzypjs]

Originally Posted by albatross

2014? Isn’t that the year of issue?
There is an AD 2024-05-51 issued Feb 16 2024 that concerns P+W PT6 engines.
I can not find an EAD 2014-05-51
Do you have a link?

Sorry, typo. It is US-2024-05-51 though. Won't let me post a link as I'm a new account holder, if you go to the Easa AD tool, it's the newest published AD.

[RVDT]

Originally Posted by albatross

2014? Isn’t that the year of issue?
There is an AD 2024-05-51 issued Feb 16 2024 that concerns P+W PT6 engines.
I can not find an EAD 2014-05-51
Do you have a link?

FAA EAD #: 2024-05-51 EASA EAD US 2024-05-51

[60FltMech]

Reading the AD makes me wonder if I’ll see a US Army ASAM of SOF for the same issue when I get back into work this week..

FltMech

[ShyTorque]

There’s a big contrast between the major damage to the main rotor blades and little or none to the tail rotor.

[jimf671]

Originally Posted by 212man

It looks to me like the silhouette of the landing gear is visible, top left, so maybe it came off in recovery?

Starboard undercarriage leg visible in this lift from the water. The label on the front of the leg is a positive identifier as is the upper link.

[albatross]

Originally Posted by RVDT

FAA EAD #: 2024-05-51 EASA EAD US 2024-05-51

Got it now.Thank you very much.
My BAD ……the P+W PT6 AD is 2024-04-51 not 05-51
Note to self “Drink Morning Coffee and allow it to take desired effect upon brain function before posting!”