23-Jun-2013
The helicopter’s tail rotor struck terrain/snow during a stock mustering operation. The pilot was unable to control the helicopter and while attempting to land the helicopter rolled over.... Read more
22-Jun-2013
Minor damage on landing at base. http://www.helicopterflightservices.com/... Read more
21-Jun-2013
While landing at make shift helipad, one main rotor blade hit the cliff. The helicopter turned 90° and tail also hit the cliff. Helicopter sustained substantial damage.... Read more
20-Jun-2013
helicopter experienced “mechanical problems” at altitude before descending uncontrolled on the edge of Lake Managua. Most of the wreckage entered the water where it subsequently submerged... Read more
19-Jun-2013Source: FAA
This Advisory Circular (AC) explains the importance of reporting collisions between aircraft and wildlife, more commonly referred to as wildlife strikes. It also explains recent improvements in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Reporting system, how to report a wildlife strike, what happens to the wildlife strike report data, how to access the... Read more
19-Jun-2013
Crashed into the back yard of a house while on mosquito control work. Maplewood acting Police Chief Dave Kvam identified the pilot as Michael Kramer, 44... Read more
19-Jun-2013Source: Fishtail Air
Crashed when trying to make an emergency landing on the bank of Karnali River, killing one of the 6 POB. According to this report Police have identified the deceased as Tek Bahadur Tapali, station manager of Humla office of the Nepalese CAA. The injured were named as pilot David Talu, an Italian national, flight manager Dilak... Read more
19-Jun-2013
Precautionary landing on a logging road... Read more
19-Jun-2013
The Jonesboro, Ark., crew was on final to their base when they experienced a mechanical issue. The pilot initiated a precautionary landing, landing the aircraft at the base with no injuries to crew members. The aircraft sustained damage.... Read more
19-Jun-2013
Multiple sources tell us that this AS350B3e crashed and written off at 7.39pm after reported tail rotor issues. This helicopter was delivered new to the owner less than two months ago.... Read more
19-Jun-2013
A police superintendent, a police pilot and another police officer survived a helicopter crash landing atop a rem ote mountain... Read more
18-Jun-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter has awarded two scholarships to leaders of Air Medical Transport teams to attend a comprehensive training program aimed at improving the safety of air medical transport. The scholarships cover the costs of participation in the Safety Management Training Academy that is conducted annually by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), an industry... Read more
17-Jun-2013
During the final approach, the helicopter impacted trees and landed heavily. The helicopter was substantially damaged, skids collapsed but it remained upright (photo). EMS/SAR helicopter was on night training flight practicing Nightsun-lit approaches. 3 POIB... Read more
17-Jun-2013
Force landing in field due to sudden fog – between electricity lines and Karatina-Nairobi highway... Read more
17-Jun-2013
Bird strike, windshield damaged, landed OK... Read more
17-Jun-2013
Eight POB, five injured of which one serious. Emergency landing after reported tail rotor problem... Read more
16-Jun-2013
Helicopter washed away (along with helipad it was chained to!) sue to severe flooding of the Alaknanda River after monsoon rain. Recent press reports show 100s of lives lost in the region due to ths rain... Read more
16-Jun-2013
SW-4 on crop spraying operation crashed, killing the pilot... Read more
15-Jun-2013Source: The Star
Two weeks after the fatal crash of an air ambulance helicopter, ORNGE has temporarily suspended night flights to almost 60 sites across Ontario. see full story... Read more
15-Jun-2013
Emergency landing on shoulder of main road after reported engine failure... Read more
14-Jun-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, the leading provider of night vision solutions, has created a new infographic focusing on laser strike readiness. As the annual number of laser strikes on both military and civilian aircraft increase, the topic of laser strike readiness is becoming more pressing. “The goal with this infographic is to arm military, civilian and... Read more
14-Jun-2013Source: Flight Safety Foundation
The NTSB has cited the pilot’s decision to fly into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) as the probable cause of two fatal crashes in late 2009 and early 2010 of emergency medical services (EMS) helicopters. see full story... Read more
14-Jun-2013
Pilot completed an emergency landing after a master caution warning light from input quill / freewheel system illuminated. The power shaft and freewheeling unit were found ruptured, and debris had been thrown into the engine inlet compressor. No post accident fire. CADORS 2013Q1303... Read more
14-Jun-2013
Osprey engine exhaust caused grass fire on a Dare County bombing range. No word as to extent of fire. Osprey was “slightly scorched”... Read more
14-Jun-2013
No details given in press statement on circumstances of this fatal accident... Read more
13-Jun-2013Source: Pique
Transport Canada says it’s considering suspending operations because vehicles and pedestrians have failed to observe traffic laws requiring them to stop while helicopters are landing or taking off. – see full story... Read more
13-Jun-2013Source: HAI
n Saturday, June 8, HAI joined the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) in sponsoring a helicopter safety seminar in Pensacola, Fla. In addition to an HAI Safety Initiative Overview presented by Stan Rose, HAI’s director of Safety Outreach Programs, the agenda included presentations by Dr. Scott Chappell, chair of the Department of human Factors at the... Read more
13-Jun-2013Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness... Read more
13-Jun-2013
50 year old pilot seriously injured and 30 year old passenger minor injuries after helicopter crashed c9.30am local time while spraying a vineyard on a steep slope. Helicopter is believed to be D-HIBS 500D (1035D) but we await confirmation... Read more
12-Jun-2013
Force landing after contacting powerlines during crop spraying operation... Read more
11-Jun-2013Source: TSB
In 2012, there were 290 aviation accidents reported to the TSB, representing an increase of 13% over 257 in 2011, but comparable to the five-year average of 292. Aeroplane accidents occurred mostly on recreational flights (56%), then air transport (15%) and training flights (14%). Helicopter accidents occurred mainly on air transport flights (23%) and recreational... Read more
11-Jun-2013
Crashed close to hospital helipad on take-off for transfer to Tulsa. Patient on board, 1 fatal, 2 critical, 1 minor. Post crash fire. Fatality was the patient, Michael Wilson, 49, although unclear whether that was due to the accident or his previous medical condition (following a serious workplace injury)... Read more
11-Jun-2013
Australian special ops soldier injured in heavy landing . 5+ POB... Read more
11-Jun-2013
Training flight, minor injuries to 2 POB... Read more
11-Jun-2013
Helicopter crashed beside the runway at Dairy Flat Airfield – skids collapsed but it otherwise stayed upright. Minor injuries to pilot... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: Greek Reporter
The testing of a Greek helicopter simulator on May 29 at Souda Bay was reported to be a success. The simulator was built on behalf of the Norwegian company Evacsim SA, by Ergaleiotechniki Crete which is based in Chania. (See Full Story)... Read more
8-Jun-2013
Ditched and turned over. 5 POB exited safely, although some needed help getting out of the cabin when it was submerged in water.... Read more
8-Jun-2013
The helicopter landed hard and main blades severed the tailboom during a practice engine-out procedure. 2 crew on board, no passengers... Read more
7-Jun-2013Source: HeliHub.com
AEL statement on Facebook – We are saddened to confirm that three members of our Manchester, Ky., crew were killed in a helicopter accident late Thursday evening. We are devastated at the loss of these crew members who we consider family. We have no details regarding the cause of the accident but will be working with... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Lost height on climb out from golf complex. Fatalities named as Juan Ignacio Torres Landa, Elizárraga Alejandro Felix (pilot), Jaime Olescowski, Manuel Palacios Alcocer, while Joseph Olescowski Nutt was seriously injured.... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Main blades struck tree on take off on training flight. CADORS 2013O1811... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Precautionary landing, reportedly with Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama on board... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Helicopter experienced an engine mechanical issue during a post maintenance ferry flight. An autorotation was conducted, with a heavy landing causing substantial damage – Tail boom cut but helicopter did end up on its skids. The pilot was uninjured.... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Air Methods training flight. Accident at around 22:30 hours local time. Two POB injured and airlifted to a hospital in Arlington... Read more
6-Jun-2013Source: Press & Journal
Eurocopter has an uphill PR battle ahead of them – nearly nine out of 10 offshore workers have lost confidence in the model of helicopter involved in two North Sea ditchings last year. (see full story) NOTE other reports are sceptical of this article, saying the word ‘fear’ did not appear in the survey... Read more
6-Jun-2013
Late evening accident in the grounds of an elementary school on positioning flight back to base in Manchester after delivering patient to London. Three fatalities named as pilot Eddie Sizemore, flight paramedic Herman “Lee” Dobbs and flight nurse Jesse Jones. Reports include mention of fog and that electricity lines have been cut and there are power... Read more
6-Jun-2013
Training flight, one fatal, one injured. Helicopter ended upside-down on the banks of a river... Read more
6-Jun-2013
Pilot experienced mechanical issue, made immediate heavy landing, bounced and fell onto its side. Four POB minor injuries only.... Read more
5-Jun-2013
Scottish Air Ambulance EC135 ferrying a sick patient from a remote island to a mainland hospital was forced to divert to an airport after the pilot spotted doctors having a barbecue near the helipad. (see full story)... Read more
5-Jun-2013
During cruise at 120 kts, pilot experienced a tail rotor failure and performed a forced landing on a field... Read more
5-Jun-2013
Helicopter was delivering cargo to a predetermined location without the input of a UAV pilot.... Read more
5-Jun-2013
Tail rotor struck fence... Read more
4-Jun-2013Source: Newcastle International Airport
A brand new £1million, state-of-the-art, offshore training centre was unveiled today at Newcastle International Airport, which will see up to 6,000 offshore workers trained every year in emergency fire fighting. The world-class facility has been developed by Offshore Training Newcastle (OTN) – a unique partnership of three of the North East’s leading training organisations: AIS,... Read more
4-Jun-2013
Emergency landing in corner of golf course close to trees... Read more
4-Jun-2013
Helicopter was involved in aerial work. Helicopter struck63,000 volt powerline while turning, and caused local power failure. Extent of damage to helicopter not yet known... Read more
3-Jun-2013Source: PHPA
The Professional Helicopter Pilots Association International (PHPA), a council of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), today is mourning the tragic loss of our members and friends Captain Don Filliter and First Officer Jacques Dupuy, and Flight Paramedics Dustin Dagenais and Chris Snowball (members of CAW Local 2002), who were killed today when their Ornge air ambulance S76 helicopter... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Two killed, one seriously injured – police helicopter on training flight. Post crash fire... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Training accident. Main blades chopped tail boom. Helicopter ended up on its skids... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Precautionary landing on golf course, less than a mile short of its destination at Republic Airport. Reportedly due to poor weather... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Deteriorating weather conditions were encountered. The pilot elected to divert and subsequently came into contact with trees while manoeuvring. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed by post impact fire. The pilot was able to exit the helicopter but sustained serious injuries. CADORS 2013C2142... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Emergency landing after technical failure... Read more
2-Jun-2013
Helicopter carrying President Mahmud Ahmadinejad made an emergency landing. No details. President on board and an continued his journey by car... Read more
2-Jun-2013
Helicopter crashed into lake, 3 POB saved by nearby boaters... Read more
2-Jun-2013
Helicopter crashed into the fuel pumps, ending upside down impaled on them. No fire. Two injured... Read more
2-Jun-2013
Force landed in field. No injuries to 2 POB... Read more
31-May-2013Source: HeliHub.com
This week, EASA has issued a new Emergency Airworthiness Directive for the Emergency Lubrication (EMLUB) system of the Eurocopter EC225. The original design of the EMLUB system guaranteed 30 minute of safe flight in the event of total loss of the dual oil lubrication system of the main gearbox. Investigations by EASA have revealed an... Read more
31-May-2013Source: Philly
The mother of a man killed when a helicopter crashed during a shoot for a reality television show has claimed in a wrongful death lawsuit that the aircraft’s operators and producers negligently operated the helicopter. (See Full Story) – and see also the HeliHub.com page for this accident here... Read more
31-May-2013
Helicopter down at night (approx 00:11 hrs) with 4 fatalities – two crew, two paramedics. No patient on board. See Ornge Media statement crew were named (here) as Captain Don Filliter, 54, of Skead, Ont. First Officer Jacques Dupuy, 43, of Otterburn-Park, Que. Paramedic Dustin Dagenais, 34, of Moose Factory, Ont. Paramedic Chris Snowball, 38,... Read more
31-May-2013
Helicopter ditched in lake shortly after take-off. 2 POB (pilot Gordon Wuebbolt and his daughter) swam ashore.... Read more
30-May-2013Source: Aftenposten
Norwegian Police had said they suspected the pilot to have been affected by alcohol in the case of an AS350 accident which saw the helicopter crash at a ski resort with the tail boom sliced. Now the blood alcohol test at the centre of the investigation has disappeared. (see full story) – see also accident... Read more
30-May-2013Source: HAI
Join HAI, the FAA Safety Team, a cast of industry experts, and your peers for a free workshop for all helicopter pilots, operators, students, and instructors in the southern region on June 8 in Pensacola, Fla. Let us all reach the highest level of safety! Topics covered will include helicopter accident trends, human factors, safety... Read more
30-May-2013
Destroyed in take-off accident on first solo flight... Read more
30-May-2013
The aircraft was on the ground and the rotors were turning, when the pilot left the cockpit in order to assist the passengers to disembark. The aircraft tumbled to the left, when nobody was in control. One of the passengers already in the helicopter – José Carlos Pontes, 61, president of the group Marquise –... Read more
30-May-2013
Emergency landing in school field, helicopter remained upright. Tail boom sliced by main rotor blades... Read more
