Author: Admin
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Apr
15
2024
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During a dark night flight in visual meteorological conditions, an emergency medical services helicopter collided with a flock of birds about 1,100 ft above ground level. The impact shattered the windscreen and caused what the pilot described as an explosion. Despite the damage, the pilot was able to stabilize the helicopter and head towards the nearest airport, about 7.5 miles away. The helicopter landed without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blades in the pitch control cuff area and the monocoque structure of the fantail.
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DODGE CENTER
Minnesota
NTSB Report
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Apr
15
2024
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During an air tour flight at night, the pilot of the helicopter noted that the oil pressure and temperature gauges were displaying indications that were in the “red area,” so he decided to perform a precautionary landing to a closed helipad. During the precautionary landing, while maneuvering the helicopter just prior to touchdown, the tail rotor contacted a plastic pipe that protruded up about 2 ft from the ground. The pilot further described that it was very dark and that he was unable to see the pipe. Following the tail rotor strike, the helicopter landed hard, deforming the landing skids. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer during the accident.
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FL
Miami
NTSB Report
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Apr
15
2024
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The pilot reported that while attempting to land at his private helipad near a lake at night, he was unable to determine his height above the water. As he prepared to return to the departure airport, the tail rotor contacted the water. The pilot attempted to climb, but the helicopter began an un-commanded yaw to the right. The pilot reduced power and lowered the collective. The helicopter subsequently impacted the water and sustained substantial damage to the main rotor, tail boom, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Mississippi
NTSB Report
TUPELO
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Apr
15
2024
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DUBLIN, – Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced the appointment of Philip Bartlett as Director, Irish Search and Rescue (SAR), effective immediately.
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Bristow
Bristow Ireland
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Apr
11
2024
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Santiago, Chile (April 11, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at FIDAE 2024 that Bell Mexico successfully delivered the 800th commercial aircraft cabin to Bell Canada Assembly Center for aircraft assembly. This news comes nearly a year after Bell Mexico celebrated its 15-year operational anniversary.
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Bell
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Apr
11
2024
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Tokyo, 11 April 2024 – Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 for its growing fleet. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, as well as disaster relief missions in the country.
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Airbus
H225
Japan Coast Guard
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Apr
10
2024
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North Kingstown, RI USA: Monday, April 8, 2024 – Jet Shades LLC, the leading innovator in aviation sun protection, proudly announces the launch of its latest breakthrough product during the much-anticipated 2024 solar eclipse: the Bell 505 Cockpit Windshield Sun Shades. Designed to combat sun glare and excessive heat, these shades provide unparalleled protection and comfort for helicopter pilots.
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Jet Shades
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Apr
10
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK GROUND WITH THE TAIL ROTOR WHILE PERFORMING MANEUVERS, CEIBA, PR.
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CEIBA
FAA Accident Report
PR
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Apr
10
2024
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Santiago de Chile - The Ministry of Defense of Honduras has acquired two additional Airbus H145 helicopters, which will be operated by the Honduran Air Force to perform passenger and cargo transport, search and rescue, firefighting, medical evacuation, and other essential missions in the region. This new purchase follows an initial order signed in April 2023 for two H145s that will be delivered before the end of 2024.
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Airbus
H145
Ministry of Defense of Honduras
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Apr
09
2024
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ITP Aero has signed a contract with the Colombian Ministry of Defence for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of the T700 engines that power its Armed Forces' fleet of Black Hawk helicopters. The contract will run until June 2026 and the MRO services for the engines will be carried out at ITP Aero's facilities in Albacete (Spain).
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Columbian Ministry of Defece
ITP Aero
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