17-Sep-2012Source: First Tracks
Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors this February. (see full story)... Read more
1-Sep-2012
Tail rotor drive shaft sheared... Read more
8-Aug-2012
En route to pick up miners at the remote site when the helicopter crashed into the side of a hill and rolled a considerable distance, killing the pilot -Â later named as James Hopper, 63... Read more
31-Jul-2012
Autorotated and landed hard... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard opened its seasonal forward operating location in Barrow Monday in preparation for the anticipated increase of maritime activities in the Arctic. FOL Barrow is part of Arctic Shield 2012, which focuses on operations, outreach and an assessment of the Coast Guard’s capabilities above the Arctic Circle. The FOL in Barrow consists of... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard
Capt. Karl Moore, retiring commanding officer of Base Kodiak, and Capt. Jerald Woloszynski, incoming commanding officer of Base Kodiak, shake hands after reading their orders and passing command July 11, 2012. Woloszynski, prior program manager for the Nationwide Automatic Identification System project, will serve a three-year tour as commanding officer at Base Kodiak.... Read more
21-May-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has chosen Night Flight Concepts® (NFC) to provide a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) repair and maintenance solution to augment their existing night vision program. The addition of NFC FAA-certified repair and maintenance services, including NVG inspections, will streamline NSB’s NVG sustainment to deliver greater value, performance and... Read more
17-May-2012Source: US Coast Guard
Coast Guard Cmdr. Doug Cameron watches as Cmdr. Edward Sandlin salutes Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, commander, 17th Coast Guard District, and assumes command of Air Station Sitka, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Cameron, the previous Air Station Sitka commander, is transferring to the 5th Coast Guard District where he will serve as the district’s Chief of... Read more
1-May-2012
Struck trees with main rotor blades while landing... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
Spidertracks are putting their spiders to the ultimate test next month. From May 3–21, in conjunction with Northern Lights Avionics, and Land and Sea Aviation, spidertracks will be performing an “Air Tour†of Alaska. They will be traveling to tradeshows and various areas of Southern and Central Alaska, tracking their journey with a Spider S4.... Read more
26-Apr-2012Source: HAI
On Mon., May 7, from 9:00 a.m., Helicopter Association International, the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), and local industry experts will present a one-day safety workshop for all helicopter pilots and operators in Alaska. Topics include important issues affecting Alaska pilots, best practices, educational outreach, and initiatives to mitigate accidents. The workshop will also serve as... Read more
21-Apr-2012
Struck tail rotor on landing... Read more
18-Apr-2012
Tail rotor separated while landing on glacier... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Coastal Helicopters Inc.. HAS Entered Into Year Purchase Agreement with Turbomeca Engine USA (Safran group) for five Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engines. Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Currently Operates five AS350B2’s that Were her assets to Soloy AS 350 B2/SD2 ‘s in 2005. Turbomeca USA Coastal views Helicopter’s decision to reverse the retrofit back to the Turbomeca Arriel... Read more
21-Jan-2012
Loose cargo bag flew into rotors... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
A Polish-built SW-4 helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon at Fairbanks International Airport while on cold weather testing. The National Weather Service aftercast showed the temperature was -36, and while they failed to say whether that was Fahrenheit or Celsius, it actually makes very little difference as the two scales cross over at -40. On HeliHub.com every... Read more
15-Jan-2012
A PZL SW4 has crashed at Fairbanks International Airport while operating there for “Cold Weather Testing”. 3POB. The incident happened at 2:23 p.m. and the temperature at the airport was minus 36 degrees that afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: Alaska Dispatch
Alaska State Troopers want a bigger, better, faster, tougher helicopter for their Fairbanks-based operations. They’ve already convinced Gov. Sean Parnell that the $3 million aircraft is necessary. He included money for it in his proposed 2013 budget — a spending plan he described Thursday as focused on true needs over mere wants. (see full story)... Read more
7-Nov-2011Source: NTSB
This is the text from the Preliminary Report. By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On October 29, 2011, about 2009 Alaska daylight time (ADT), a Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopter, N165EH, sustained substantial damage during... Read more
26-Sep-2011
Rolled over during landing... Read more
26-Aug-2011Source: US DoD
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., was awarded a $16,546,552 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the medical evacuation services and training support for the U.S. Army in Alaska. Work will be performed in Fairbanks, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. Four bids were solicited, with two bids received. The U.S.... Read more
24-Aug-2011Source: NTSB
The NTSB has issued a long statement of recommendations to the FAA following their investigation of a May 2009 accident to a Robinson R44 operated by Alaska State Troopers. The recommendations are summarised at the end of the document as:- Therefore, the National Transportation Safety Board makes the following recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration:... Read more
4-Jul-2011
Pilot Paula Huckleberry, 61, was flying to McGrath with two passengers — 21-year-old Scott Stevenson of Idaho and 39-year-old Chris Fontes of Arizona ... Read more
27-Jun-2011
Tipped backwards and fell off elevated platform while engine was running... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Potter as Western Region Marketing Manager. Mr. Potter will be responsible for the overall growth and development of Universal Avionics product sales in the Western U.S. region, which includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Mr. Carroll will be based in the Los Angeles vicinity.... Read more
13-Jun-2011Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation, announced last week that it was creating a new service, software, and hardware plan designed specifically for pilots flying for the Department of Interior (DOI) in Alaska. As of May 1, 2011, the DOI requires that all... Read more
9-Jun-2011Source: Freedom Aero Service
Freedom Aero Service Inc., in partnership with Merrill Field Instruments, has expanded their support to Alaska Territory Operators. Freedom is now stocking a variety of turbine aircraft and helicopter components at Merrill Field Instruments for exchange. Components include starter generators, voltage regulators, and piece parts for on-site service. About Freedom Aero Service Based in Lincoln,... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
This is Eurocopter’s formal press release. HeliHub.com ran this story on 16th May… see Temsco AS350B3 rescue at 19,500 feet ties McKinley record The AStar family of helicopters has become the platform of choice for a variety of missions throughout the world. From law enforcement to utility and from tour to air medical and Search... Read more
15-May-2011
Tail rotor struck vegetation... Read more
15-Apr-2011Source: HAI
HAI presents the “Overview of Current Trends in Helicopter Safety”seminar in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 29. HAI Director of Safety, Stan Rose, will speak at a combined event for pilots and maintaince technicians for commerical and General Aviation operations. Fred Brisbois, of Sikorsky and the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), will present safety discussions on hazard identification and... Read more
8-Apr-2011Source: US Justice Dept
The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit alleging that Air Methods Corp. and LifeMed Alaska LLC willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by discriminating against and failing to reemploy Chief Warrant Officer Third Class Jonathon L. Goodwin of Wasilla, Alaska.  The suit was filed in... Read more
7-Apr-2011Source: US Coast Guard
KODIAK, Alaska – A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew trains with ski sleds installed on the Dolphin March 25, 2011, at Narrow Cape. The ski sleds were installed so aircrews will continue to have a current knowledge in landing a Dolphin on snowy or ice covered terrain and also supports the... Read more
21-Jan-2011Source: US Coast Guard
As harsh winter weather causes Alaskans to pack up their boats until spring, the Alaskan crab and groundfish fleets brave fierce storms and icy temperatures in search of the big catch. As the fishing fleet gets underway, they can take comfort in the knowledge that Coast Guard search and rescue teams will be protecting them... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Maritime Helicopters has purchased a new 407 that will be available for charter in 2011. This aircraft is a 2007 model with just 119 hours total time on the airframe It is uniquely configured with the Chelton 3D Synthetic Vision EFIS glass cockpit, including “Highway in the Skyâ€, Radar Altimeter/TCAS/Terrain Monitoring/Map Overlays and multiple other... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: NVIO Systems
North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has selected NVIO Systems Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to kick-start the rollout of a comprehensive night vision program that will provide strategic capabilities to enhance performance during night operation and realize organizational goals . The mission of NSB’s Search and Rescue Department is to... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: Valdez Heli-Camps
Skiers and snowboarders ready to enter the elite league of big mountain Alaska heli skiing have a unique opportunity through Costco Wholesale and Valdez Heli-Camps. Costco has formed a strategic alliance with Valdez Heli-Camps (VHC) creating a gateway for admission to world-famous heli skiing slopes surrounding Valdez, Alaska through its Costco.com web portal. Jay Nierstheimer... Read more
12-Dec-2010Source: Juneau Empire
Specialist equipment hangs 150 feet from a helicopter and moves snow by emitting precise blasts using mixtures of oxygen and hydrogen. This will replace the need for moving snow with explosives.... Read more
19-Oct-2010Source: WPBF
A Jensen Beach teenager was arrested after he shined a laser light at a Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter early Saturday morning, authorities said.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Group 3 Aviation
Group 3 Aviation Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new satellite helicopter flight training and commercial helicopter service facilities in Anchorage, Alaska. Group 3 Aviation is an FAA Approved Part 141 flight training facility and Part 135 charter service with main headquarters at the Van Nuys Airport (VNY), with Part 133 External load... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: Spidertracks
The recent spate of aircraft accidents in Alaska has heightened interest in alternative forms of aircraft location. Gary Bennett, Northern Lights Avionics, says he has quite a lot of inquiry for spidertracks, a tracking-based emergency location system. “The spidertracks system is rapidly gaining popularity as more folks are aware of the benefits the system has... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: KTUU
Alaska State Fair visitors with no flying experience can take control of a helicopter through a challenge offered by Caster Aviation. For $25, anyone over the age of 16 can participate after watching a short safety video.... Read more
26-Aug-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation have cooperatively agreed to a minimum 25% discount off MSRP for Enhanced Vision Systems to include Max-Viz EVS sensors (100 / 600 / 1500) and fully certified STC installation kits to active members of the Alaska Air Carriers and the Alaska Airmen’s Associations for the remainder of 2010 in response... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: AVE
For the first time in the history of aviation representatives of the Russian airline “Vertical-T” on the MI-8P flew from Chukotka to Alaska.... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Tundra Drums
LifeMed Alaska has acquired ambulance firms with operations in Anchorage and other communities. They becomes the only service in Alaska providing fixed wing, rotor wing, and ground services.... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: FAA
ANCHORAGE, AK — Air traffic controllers in the Alaska region are now officially using Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska’s rugged terrain. The system – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) – is a core technology under NextGen. “NextGen technology is already helping make aviation safer and more efficient,â€... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: Polarmax
Longworth Industries, parent company of Polarmax and PMX technical base layers, is proud to announce they have formed a partnership with Dean Cummings and H2O Guides, based in Valdez, AK, to be the official base layer for all H2O Guides sanctioned activities through Spring 2013. To combat the extreme conditions Cummings and his staff face... Read more
19-May-2010Source: HAI
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 commercial air tour operators from Nevada and Alaska visited Washington, D.C. to meet with regulators and lawmakers on topics affecting the air tour industry. Between meetings the operators took time to attend the AeroClub of Washington’s monthly luncheon at the Capital Hilton. Those in attendance included: Lee Dunn, Legal Counsel... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: US Coast Guard
KODIAK, Alaska – Eight Alaska-based Coast Guardsmen from Air Station Kodiak will be awarded the American Helicopter Society’s prestigious William J. Kossler Award at the American Helicopter Society Forum in Phoenix May 12 for saving the lives of seven commercial fishermen in 2009. “It’s great to see this national-level attention for the great work done... Read more
4-Mar-2010Source: KTUU
Floor-mounted fuel controls on a helicopter that crashed in 2008 near Chickaloon, killing four people and injuring one, contributed to the accident according to a NTSB report released Wednesday... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: KTUU
Anchorage FD has gotten used to a firefighting helicopter over the last few years, but now it’s on the chopping block. The city is now counting on state money or a new federal grant to keep a helicopter in the air this summer to help with wild fires.... Read more
9-Nov-2009Source: Anchorage Daily News
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1-Oct-2009Source: Homer Tribune
Maritime Helicopters of Homer took top business honors last week as they were presented with the Bill Bivin Award for Excellence at the State Chamber of Commerce Convention.... Read more
7-Sep-2009
7-Sep-09 N4186Y Robinson R44 Central, US-Alaska... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Chilkat Valley News
Haines Borough leaders plan to consider relaxing regulations on commercial helicopter and heli-skiing activities. They’ll look at eliminating flight-path restrictions and expanding the number of clients companies are permitted.... Read more
30-Jun-2009
30-Jun-09 N1088N MD Helicopters MD369E Ketchikan, US-Alaska... Read more
26-Jun-2009
26-Jun-09 N9ZR Eurocopter SA318C Talkeetna, US-Alaska... Read more
4-Jun-2009
4-Jun-09 Bell OH-58 Buffalo Point, Yellville, US-Alaska... Read more
15-May-2009
15-May-09 N813DG AgustaWestland AW139 Deadhorse, US-Alaska... Read more
12-May-2009
12-May-09 N7196H Robinson R44 Iliamna, US-Alaska... Read more
12-Apr-2009
12-Apr-09 N208CH Eurocopter AS350 Haines, US-Alaska... Read more
31-Mar-2009Source: Airliners.net
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