6-Dec-2013
Two killed on instructional flight. Reports state R44 as helicopter type but photo evidence shows S300C. Tail boom and tail rotor separate from the rest of the wreckage which was completely burned out.... Read more
28-Nov-2013Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Aerospace Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $13,857,607 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for logistics services in support of the MQ-8B/C Fire Scout unmanned air vehicle. This work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md. (70 percent), and Pt. Mugu, Calif. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2014.... Read more
23-Nov-2013
Minor rotor blade damage on departure... Read more
18-Nov-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Sikorsky have confirmed to HeliHub.com that they have restarted the Schweizer S300C production line at Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and delivered the first two helicopters from that line in July 2013. Our research suggests these are serials S1954 and S1956 to customers in China. A total of 19 S300Cs are being built at Coatesville, serials S1954 to... 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
1-Nov-2013
Force landing in muddy area... Read more
2-Oct-2013
“Collision with terrain”. Operator specialises in agricultural work. CADORS 2013Q2216... Read more
31-Jul-2013
Force landing in Guarapiranga reservoir in shallow water. Police training flight.... Read more
23-Jul-2013
Main rotor blades struck tail boom in autorotation landing... Read more
21-Jul-2013
Destroyed in accident, occupants not injured... Read more
3-Jul-2013
Two seater helicopter crashed in a heavily wooded area on a bear hunt. Both occupants injured – 58-year old pilotEd Friedman, passenger named here as Lisa Bates, 27... Read more
22-Jun-2013
Minor damage on landing at base. http://www.helicopterflightservices.com/... Read more
12-Jun-2013
Force landing after contacting powerlines during crop spraying operation... Read more
11-Jun-2013
Training flight, minor injuries to 2 POB... Read more
6-Jun-2013
Training flight, one fatal, one injured. Helicopter ended upside-down on the banks of a river... 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
9-May-2013Source: Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation Industries is furthering its relationship with industry leader Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. The tribal enterprise was recently honored as a 2013 Sikorsky Gold Supplier and awarded a $5.1 million contract to provide frame and instrument panel assembly for the S-300C helicopter. “Aerospace and defense manufacturing is a core industry in Oklahoma and our business... Read more
1-May-2013
Minor damage during training flight... Read more
1-Apr-2013
Precautionary landing in parking lot on night mission after warning light illuminated... Read more
19-Mar-2013
Heavy landing, deforming the skids, on the side of Highway US-1 after engine malfunction... Read more
13-Mar-2013Source: U.S. Navy
After exceeding the 8,000-flight-hour mark Friday, an MQ-8B Fire Scout assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 Detachment 5 prepares to land aboard USS Robert G. Bradley for a “hot pump” and re-launch while conducting maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the Mediterranean Sea March 11. Fire Scouts aboard Bradley are routinely flying 17-hour days... Read more
5-Mar-2013Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy announced today an agreement with Aero Dynamix to use Aero Dynamix night vision systems to enhance its night vision training program, as well as offer the installation of Aero Dynamix night vision systems to its customers worldwide. Both companies are industry leaders in night vision applications – Bristow Academy in rotary pilot training... Read more
25-Feb-2013
Training accident, helicopter ended up on its side in grassy field. The two occupants of the aircraft were identified as pilot Captain Manuel Poblete FAP Pardo Aguilar (30) and passenger Major FAP Candle Italo Fernandez (36)... Read more
15-Jan-2013
Negligence claims over a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Britons should remain in the US, a judge has ruled. (see full story) We also found this document online relating to this case File photo... Read more
8-Oct-2012
A total of 19 helicopters – including Sikorsky S92, S70i and Schweizer 434s – have been deployed in Haj security operations this year and the operations have begun relatively early. (see full story)... Read more
28-Sep-2012Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $28,126,043 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for software sustainment, non-recurring engineering support and obsolescence efforts including future growth software development for the vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle Fire Scout MQ-8B. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (90 percent), and Patuxent River Naval Air... Read more
19-Sep-2012
Ground impact during training flight... Read more
21-Aug-2012
Two occupants, substantially damaged... Read more
5-Aug-2012Source: 0264
Reg C-FLBI is not confirmed but is the only one in this operators fleet to match the details given so far in the CADAORS report, ref 2012P1240... Read more
24-Jul-2012
General media reported it as a tail rotor issue while hovering. Helicopter came to rest close to a fence... Read more
7-Jul-2012
Unknown circumstances, according to FAA records... Read more
26-Jun-2012
Tail boom struck fence on landing... Read more
18-Jun-2012
During a simulated forced landing, the helicopter landed heavily and rolled onto its side. The helicopter was substantially damaged and one crew received minor injuries.... Read more
4-Jun-2012
San Antonio Police aircraft declared emergency landing during night patrol.... Read more
2-Jun-2012
Badly damaged in heavy landing... Read more
26-May-2012
FAA says “crashed under unknown circumstances”... Read more
24-May-2012
Hard landing on the runway, which meant that the runway was closed for 80 minutes.  2 POB not injured.... Read more
23-May-2012
Helicopter crashed into a river on a training flight. Student pilot Captain Shmer and instructor Major Zahid Bari missing, presumed dead due to the fast flow rate of the river. Update – student’s body recovered some days later. Helicopter type confirmed from 26s in to this video... Read more
17-May-2012Source: EADT 24
Virage Helicopter Academy was set up by David Pierssene and Tim Kingsley with the backing of businessman Tim Gallup, who agreed to fund and become the owner of the venture. (see full story)... Read more
13-May-2012
Tail rotor strike on take-off... Read more
2-May-2012
Crashed in a residential neighbourhood, both occupants hospitalised -Alan Cottrell and Ron Ponce... Read more
21-Apr-2012
Tail rotor struck ground handling platform during landing... Read more
16-Apr-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the sale of two S-300C™ helicopters with an option for four more, to IPTN North America, a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe). These S-300C helicopters will support the Indonesian Army’s requirements to train more than 100 new pilots in the next few years. In March 2012, the Indonesian Minister of... Read more
12-Apr-2012
Substantially damaged due to ground resonance... Read more
12-Apr-2012
Helicopter on training flight made emergency landing on roof of apartment block, ending up on its side. The two occupants of the helicopter were unhurt. A HAL press release named them as Air Commodore (Retd) Roj Assey alongwith trainee Capt Digvijay Singh... Read more
25-Mar-2012
Date is estimate – helicopter was seen being loaded onto a road trailer 26-Mar-12 at Bournemouth Airport being taken for repair. Operator name and registration had been covered over with black bin liners. Training accident, further details awaited – but noting that the helicopter does not look badly damaged from a photo we have seen.... Read more
5-Mar-2012
landed in a field with the tail boom chopped in half. Remained upright on skids and two occupants not injured... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have signed a long term agreement with Sikorsky Global Helicopters to manufacture, assemble and test transmissions for new production Schweizer 300 CTM aircraft and aftermarket support. “We have had a long standing relationship with Sikorsky,†said President of Summit Aviation Bob Fitzpatrick. “For the last five... Read more
11-Feb-2012
Fell on side during landing... Read more
27-Jan-2012Source: Gloucestershire Airport
A Cheltenham Schoolboy celebrated his 16th birthday today, 26 January 2012, with a helicopter flight from Gloucestershire Airport – with a difference! Ollie Chadwick made two unaccompanied ‘solo’ flights, one in a jet turbine helicopter and one in a piston engine helicopter – believed to be a ‘record’. 16 is the youngest permitted age for... Read more
25-Jan-2012
During the return from crop spraying operations, the engine lost power, resulting in a forced landing. The pilot was not injured, however the helicopter caught fire and was destroyed.... Read more
4-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Sikorsky is anticipating FAA certification of the S-434 light turbine early this year. The S-434 is an improved version of the S-333 with a four-blade head and 300 more pounds in gross weight, taking the total to 2,850 pounds all up. Additionally it has a new tail rotor with 20% increased thrust, and structurally improved... Read more
2-Jan-2012Source: WETM
Sikorsky bought the 185-thousand square foot acre land back in 2004. But have since moved their operations to the former Wings of Eagles museum. (full story)... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, Schweizer 333 G-TAME departed Shoreham Airport by road after being purchased by Fuchs Helicopter, the Swiss operator. The UK fleet of five Schwiezer 333s has not flown for some time and originally numbered five. In May this year we reported G-TAMB had been bought by Fuchs, and now G-TAME has followed the same route.... Read more
5-Dec-2011
During flying training, the helicopter rolled over and subsequently impacted the ground. The two occupants were uninjured but the helicopter was seriously damaged.... Read more
14-Oct-2011
A spokesperson for the FAA said the helicopter sustained severe damage, but that neither of the two people on board suffered any injuries.... Read more
22-Sep-2011
Substantially damaged in field landing... Read more
5-Sep-2011
Tail rotor strike during autorotation... Read more
30-Aug-2011
Crashed in open farm field and overturned... Read more
27-Aug-2011
Solo student pilot, emergency landing off the off the BeachLine Expressway, sparking a brush fire. Pilot had reportedly landed quickly due to an onboard fire.... Read more
20-Aug-2011
Emergency landing on harbour-side dock. Pilot listed as Frank Proebster, aged 41... Read more
5-Aug-2011
Training flight. Helicopter ended up on its side. Dynamic rollover?... Read more
29-Jul-2011
Heavy landing which damaged the helicopter after pilot Steven Rindone experienced severe in-flight vibration and put the helicopter down as soon as he could.... Read more
12-Jul-2011
The pilot reported that while flying low over a cherry orchard to dry the cherries, the engine experienced a loss of power. The helicopter subsequently settled into the trees.... Read more
21-Jun-2011
The UAV was delivering intelligence data from about 5,000-7,000 ft. as expected, and there was no immediate sign of a command and control problem or mechanical malfunction, a program source says. This may mean it was shot down.... Read more
15-Jun-2011
Simulated forced landing, main blades struck tail boom... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Air Orlando Aviation
A new majority owner and financial restructuring will keep Air Orlando Aviation in business and positioned to grow. “This company is part of Orlando’s aviation history†said John Painter, the previous majority owner and company founder. “We have a great team and now we can focus on the future.†The company’s majority interests were purchased... Read more
25-May-2011
Crashed from an altitude of 20m while spraying vineyards. The only one person on board, pilot Michele Astrella, 62, from Basilicata, was seriously injured... Read more
11-May-2011
Crashed in a meadow, caught fire and burnt out. Sole occupant pilot, Dirk Wiersma (aged 65) was unharmed... Read more
4-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The UK fleet of five Schwiezer 333s has not flown for some time – three have airworthiness expiry dates in 2009, one in 2010 and the last has been de-registered after a post-maintenance accident after the main rotor gearbox had been replaced. The first four, registered G-TAMA, B, C and D were bought by Total... Read more
29-Apr-2011
Crashed during agricultural ops... Read more
4-Apr-2011
Precautionary landing in cane field... Read more
