1-Nov-2013
Force landing in muddy area... Read more
1-Nov-2013
During 1080 drop, the loaded bucket had an un-commanded release. As the bucket fell away, one of the broken pneumatic control lines flicked up and struck both the helicopter and the pilot’s eye. A precautionary landing made and the wind screen was noted to be cracked. Pilot sustained a small cut to his right eye.... Read more
1-Nov-2013
Wire strike. Wire cut by fitted “wire strike protection system” and helicopter landed safely. Slight damage on nose where wire first struck, and port windshield broken.... Read more
2-Nov-2013
Crashed on take-off, falling onto its side. Sole occupant pilot Emma Bobridge to hospital but released within 12 hours... Read more
2-Nov-2013
During lifting operations, rotated to the ground and rolled over... Read more
4-Nov-2013
Bird struck tail rotor on approach. Landed OK... Read more
5-Nov-2013
Emergency landing after damage to main rotor blades. Helicopter was patrolling very close to the Mexican border when it was reportedly struck by rocks launched from the Mexican side. Safe landing, no injuries... Read more
5-Nov-2013
Passenger opened door and jumped out over the ocean near Balboa Pier. Rescuers performed CPR on the beach but he was pronounced dead at hospital. The pilot’s father described in an interview how his son tried in vain to stop the other passenger jumping out. A suicide note was found later, and the deceased’s relatives... Read more
6-Nov-2013
Roll-over close to helipad. All four got out OK. No fire.... Read more
6-Nov-2013
Shortly after takeoff from an off-shore platform at night, the helicopter entered a series of extreme pitch excursions which resulted in the airspeed reducing below 20 kt, followed by a descent. The flight crew were eventually able to recover to normal flight. The helicopter had descended to within approximately 50 feet of the sea surface.... Read more
9-Nov-2013
Pilot and two engineers uninjured in crash on post-maintenance test flight. Helicopter ended up on its side. Helicopter is contracted to Shreveport-based Life Air Rescue... Read more
9-Nov-2013
13 died and 6 survived crash of Indonesian Army Mi-17. Reports of sudden gusty wind conditions on final approach to land... Read more
10-Nov-2013
During a low altitude flight with external load, the pilot heard a strong noise coming from the tail rotor blades, followed by a tendency to turn to the left. He depressed the right pedal completely and reduced power in order to diminish the torque. He managed to touch the ground in a stabilized manner, but after hearing a highpitch... Read more
11-Nov-2013
Damaged during ground transportation to Veterans Day event. falling off trailer and blocking the road. Badly damaged... Read more
12-Nov-2013
Drive shaft failed on final approach at 400ft . Main blades severed tail boom in ensuing autorotation landing.... Read more
12-Nov-2013
Helicopter was involved in loadlifting work in connection with the construction of a ski lift... Read more
13-Nov-2013
While conducting aerial mustering operations, the helicopter’s engine suddenly stopped. During the forced landing, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom, resulting in substantial damage.... Read more
13-Nov-2013
Emergency landing in sports field. Mechanic called and problem solved... Read more
14-Nov-2013
During a tea tree spray operation in a gully, helicopter turned into a wire, 20-30 ft. AGL. Pilot was aware of the wire. NZ occurrence ref 13/5709... Read more
16-Nov-2013
While en route from Tegucigalpa to Juticalpa, an inflight problem led to emergency landing, during which main rotor blades sliced tail boom. Helicopter landed upright on its skids in a field of long grass. One passenger was Honduras’ ruling party presidential candidate, Juan Hernandez... Read more
16-Nov-2013
Hit all apartment building in poor visibility. Fell to ground, killing both pilots... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Emergency landing – due to loss of oil pressure?... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Tail boom struck ground during autorotation... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Training flight, crashed in forested area killing 48 year old instructor and 31 year old student pilot... Read more
20-Nov-2013
Sole occupant pilot Nelson Juliani Blanco, age 33, died in the accident... Read more
20-Nov-2013
The LH sliding door flown off during flight causing damages to tail structure. The helicopter made an emergency landing on nearby helipad at Chowra island.... Read more
21-Nov-2013
Tail blades broken when they hit the rig structure when landing in high winds. Flying debris caused serious injuries to two workers on the rig... Read more
22-Nov-2013
Force landing, minimal apparent damage. Registration not verified... Read more
23-Nov-2013
Minor rotor blade damage on departure... Read more
24-Nov-2013
Returned to take-off point after avionics issue... Read more
24-Nov-2013
Helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed into Manila Bay. Two occupants – named here as Captain Irene Dornier and Captain James Eagles – both rescued by US Marines involved in the post-typhoon relief effort... Read more
25-Nov-2013
Conflicting reports surrounding crashed helicopter on an anti-narcotics mission, with one group claiming it was shot down... Read more
26-Nov-2013
Photos show helicopter on its side with blades _undamaged_ but tail ripped away and damage to port stabiliser... Read more
28-Nov-2013
Helicopter sustained bullet hole from ground fire. No reports of any other damage... Read more
28-Nov-2013
Substantially damaged after tail hit ground during hover... Read more
29-Nov-2013
When showing off by the instructor, the motor stops at height of about 4 m. The instructor makes a running landing. The helicopter rolled onto its side.... Read more
29-Nov-2013
EC135 helicopter crashes onto roof of a crowded bar during a live music gig at approx 10.25pm. Ten fatalities – the three in the helicopter and seven on the ground. 32 to hospital, of which 14 with serious injuries. Statements issued so far include those from Scottish Police, helicopter operator Bond Air Services, manufacturer Eurocopter,... Read more
30-Nov-2013
Blown over in high winds when parked on grass helipad. Estimated date based on posting of photo in Facebook... Read more
